Employers who fail to check with the Ministry of Manpower’s National Employment Bank before hiring someone will be fined between BD 1,000 and BD 3,000 under possible new parliamentary rule changes unanimously approved in Parliament yesterday. there is a possibility.
The Private Sector Employment Law Amendment Bill 2012, which aims to increase employment opportunities for Bahrainis, was introduced by five parliamentarians led by Second Deputy Speaker Ahmed Karata.
They believe that this measure will help clear the backlog of thousands of qualified candidates seeking opportunities in the workplace but failing miserably to secure positions. There is.
The Ministry of Labor told MPs in writing that Bahrainis remain a top priority for employers, who remain keen to find talented nationals to suit their needs.
“The proportion of expatriates in each field is set and employers are required to approach banks for local candidates,” the ministry said.
The Bahrain Trade Union Confederation and the Bahrain Free Trade Union Confederation supported the move.
However, the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry said the move was inconsistent with “corporate governance and the ability of employers to manage operations in accordance with the best interests of the establishment.”
Members of Parliament also voted unanimously in favor of the 1998 amendments to the Private Education and Training Establishments Act that would give Bahrainis priority in jobs in the administrative and education sectors.
The Ministry of Education supported the measure proposed by five parliamentarians led by Mamdouh Al Saleh, but the Ministry of Labor said: “70% of directors in training are Bahraini, and 60% of administrators and instructors are also nationals. ” he said.
A further development is that, if requested by parliamentarians, only foreigners with a master’s degree and at least 10 years of work experience in a specific field of expertise will be allowed to hold relevant jobs in ministries and government agencies. It will be done.
The 2010 Civil Service Law Amendment Bill, submitted by three parliamentarians led by Al Saleh and approved unanimously, requires the Civil Service Commission to only award once-renewable two-year contracts to qualified individuals. become. Those hired will also be required to train a certain number of Bahrainis in order to renew their contracts.
Lawmakers also unanimously approved an amendment to the 2002 National Budget Law introduced by five MPs led by Calata that would transfer the revenues of companies wholly or partially owned by the government to the states. there is a possibility.
However, the Ministry of Finance and National Economy said that the revenues of government authorities and institutions, including local governments, are subject to the law, despite having a separate budget.
“The ministry monitors revenues and expenditures without affecting its fiscal and administrative independence,” it added.
“Government-owned companies transfer a portion of their profits to the national treasury depending on development projects and needs assessment. Any interference would be a breach of the Companies Act 2001.”
Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company said the proposal was inconsistent with the company’s independence and decision-making ability.
“Mumtalakat has contributed BD 120 million to the national budget in the past six years and there is a promise to transfer profits and the rest will be used for business development and improvement,” it added.
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