LMRA terminates fees

TDT | Manama

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) announced yesterday the termination of monthly work fees and fees for issuing and renewing work permits for a period of three months, starting from April.

This move is in line with the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, to support the private sector as the main engine of growth. It also follows the government’s recent announcement of a comprehensive economic stimulus package to support the economy amidst the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The LMRA highlighted its continued support for national efforts to counter the effects of the global spread of COVID-19, underlining its commitment to assisting the Kingdom’s small and medium-sized enterprises. Meanwhile, the LMRA also announced the launch of a grace period for expatriate workers who are illegally staying in the Kingdom to rectify their status. During this time, they are being called to legalise their stay, in line with the country’s laws of employment.

The LMRA confirmed that coordination has been made with all the concerned authorities in the country in relation to this grace period, which will continue until the end of the current year 2020. The LMRA called on all illegal workers to take advantage of this initiative, which is also for their own benefit. The LMRA stressed that it will spare no effort in implementing the decisions that contribute to supporting the national economy and its growth, while also taking into account the humanitarian conditions of migrant workers.