Hi Everyone, I have been repeatedly asked questions regarding a lot of employment related issues on my website, email and personal inbox due to which I thought to write a post about the basic rights and duties which must be remembered by all the expat employees in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Even yesterday, I read all these rules for one of the cleaning company employee who is being harassed by her employer because she wants to switch to another employer. I hope by remembering these rights and duties, a lot of you and your friends would be saved from unnecessary troubles.
Please note as an expat employee in the Kingdom of Bahrain, you must always remember the following:
1. Never work without a work permit in Bahrain
2. You have to provide LMRA with the digital finger prints, photo and signature when entering the kingdom for the first time, or within a period not exceeding one month from the date of entry.
3. Don't be absent from work for more than 15 days without the employer's notice or permission. The employer can declare you run away in such case.
4. You are supposed to work only with your employer.
5. Work at your employer premises only. If you are caught working at some other place you can be in trouble.
6. Do not engage in any part time or extra work during holidays and non-working hours except with your designated employer.
7. You can change your employer after a minimum period of one year if your employer is not willing to let you go. He may let you go early also but this information is for those who want to change the employer but the employer is not willing.
8. You have the right to file an appeal or grievance against any decision taken by LMRA against you.
9. When your work visa is terminated, expired or cancelled then you have a 30 days time to find a new employer and transfer the visa.
10. Keep checking your work visa permit regularly at
11. Do not give your passport to your employer. If he insists on keeping it then ask him to give an acknowledgement in writing that he is keeping your passport.
12. Any violation of your employment rights must be reported to your embassy, Labor Ministry and/or police.
13. You must get the salary on time. If you are not getting paid on time then report it to Labor Ministry.
14. You dont have to pay anyone for the visa cost or CPR cost.
15. Follow the rules and regulations in the Kingdom of Bahrain to stay out of trouble.
Hope you will remember these points.