In a proposal unanimously approved by the MPs yesterday, domestic workers, including housemaids, could be deprived of their indemnity, or a part of it, if they leave their workplace in violation of the terms of their contracts.
The proposed amendments to the 2012 Private Sector Employment Law were submitted by five MPs led by Strategic Thinking Bloc president and Bahrain Chamber board member Ahmed Al Salloom.
The aim, according to the MPs, is to reduce the number of runaways and those seeking ‘free visa’.
Labour Minister Jameel Humaidan, who is Labour Market Regulatory Authority board chairman, warned that the move would be unconstitutional and discriminatory.
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