Bahrain continues to clamp down on labour violations with around 4,000 illegal workers deported this year following a nationwide campaign.
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) has intensified investigations and conducted more than 25,000 inspections until this month.
A total of 750 inspection visits were held across the four governorates between August 4 and 10. This included 734 visits to shops and other commercial establishments and 16 joint inspection campaigns – 10 in the Capital Governorate, three in Northern, two in Muharraq and one in Southern Governorate.
The drive aims to monitor violations relating to labour and residency laws and is being held in co-operation with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs, the Governorate’s Police Directorate, the Sentence Enforcement Directorate and the Coastguard.
A total of 750 inspection visits were held from August 4 to 10
A total of 55 labour violations were recorded and 196 irregular workers were deported over the seven-day period.
Necessary legal measures have been taken against violators with authorities vowing to continue their zero-tolerance policy towards such transgressions.
So far this year, 25,343 inspections have been held alongside 405 joint campaigns, resulting in the identification of 1,946 violators and deportation of 3,886 illegal workers.
The authority affirmed the continuation of joint co-ordination with government agencies to intensify inspections in all governorates, and to address any violations or practices that negatively affect the stability and competitiveness of the labour market or harm economic and social security of the kingdom.
Bahrain has put in place tough regulations to prevent misuse of tourist visas and to ensure those seeking employment arrive with proper permits issued by their employers.
These measures also aim to provide job opportunities for Bahrainis and reduce unemployment by supporting citizens as the first choice for employers.
The LMRA yesterday renewed its call to all members of society to support the efforts of government agencies in addressing illegal labour practices, by reporting violations via the electronic form on the authority’s website www.lmra.gov.bh, by calling 17506055 or via the government’s Suggestions and Complaints System (Tawasul).
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