Premier orders Ministry to take strong action
Manama : His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday ordered the Labour and Social Development Ministry to settle the issue of pending workers’ salary, immediately.
The Premier also directed the ministry to take all necessary steps to ensure the payment of their arrears.
Prince Khalifa stressed the need to reach a quick settlement with the construction company, under the supervision of the Labour and Social Development Ministry. In this regard, HRH the Premier reiterated government’s keenness on ensuring the rights of workers in accordance with the laws and regulations, stressing government’s interest in achieving balance between the rights and duties of both the workers and the employers.
The Prime Minister further said that the Labour and Social Development Ministry should exert pressure on companies and institutions to adhere to legislation to consolidate Bahrain’s status as a worker-attracting country.
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