THERE has been a 500 per cent increase in the number of workers deported from Bahrain, up from 182 individuals in the first quarter of 2022 to 1,093 in the first three months of this year.
A total of 598 violations were registered in Q1 2023 – a rise of 182pc – while 209 irregular workers were recorded in the same period, an increase of 309.9pc, according to the latest statistics released by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) yesterday.
Joint inspection campaigns jumped from 48 in Q1 2022 to 155 in Q1 2023.
Some of the statistics released by the LMRA in its Q1 2023 report
LMRA chief executive Nouf Jamsheer highlighted the authority’s enforcement and protection department’s achievements in elevating the efficiency of operations through intensified daily campaigns carried out in collaboration with government authorities concerned, especially the Interior Ministry.
“There has been an all-encompassing increase in the number of transactions completed during the first quarter of 2023 reaching 388,375 – a 48.6pc increase from Q1 2022 – affirming the continued assurance of the LMRA to further develop and enhance its processes and quality of services,” said Ms Jamsheer in a statement.
“The client services centres served 69,000 customers, an increase of 14.6pc, at an average service time of 10 minutes, along with transactions completed electronically, limiting in-person attendance.
“The call centres received 237,230 calls – an increase of 58pc – which highlights that the growth in the number of transactions achieved reflects the continuing increase in commercial activities supported by the Economic Recovery Plan adopted by the kingdom.”
Ms Jamsheer
Ms Jamsheer praised the efforts of the various government agencies concerned which contributed to LMRA’s successes in the first quarter along with the efforts of LMRA employees and affiliates across the departments.
The number of inspection visits increased by 54.8pc (10,221) in Q1 2023 compared with the same quarter last year.
Meanwhile, 10,488 employees and employers were received at the protection and grievances centres while 27 individuals took part in training for combating the trafficking of persons.
“The expansion of inspection campaigns aims to verify the extent of the establishments’ commitment to laws and regulations and to address irregular workers in a way that preserves the competitiveness, justice and stability of the labour market,” added Ms Jamsheer.
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