Proposal aims to extend social insurance to freelancers and professionals
TDT | Manama
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Self-employed workers could be brought under compulsory social insurance under a revised proposal MPs will debate on Tuesday.
The draft would extend mandatory coverage beyond employees on contracts to include certain self-employed individuals and members of the liberal professions, as specified in a ministerial decision and approved by the Social Insurance Organisation’s board.
The proposal amends Article 2 of the Social Insurance Law issued under Decree-Law No. 24 of 1976. The Services Committee has recommended approval. Submitted by MPs Maryam Al Sayegh, Hassan Ebrahim, Najeeb Al Kawwari, Jameel Mulla Hassan and Mohammed Mousa, the revised text maintains existing coverage for employees while adding a clause making insurance compulsory for selected self-employed and professional categories.
Citing Article 5(c) of the Constitution, which guarantees social security for citizens in cases including old age, sickness, inability to work, orphanhood, widowhood and unemployment, the proposal aims to provide self-employed workers with financial protection against market fluctuations or unexpected losses.
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