Labour Market Regulatory Authority
General Questions about Wages Protection System
It is a system requiring the private sector employer to pay workers' wages through banks and financial institutions licensees from the Central Bank of Bahrain according to specific dates. The system was developed electronically by the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA).
Last Update: Monday 7 October 2024
Yes, it includes all private sector enterprises without exception.
Last Update: Tuesday 28 November 2023
Yes, it includes all workers, whether citizens or expatriates in the private sector.
Last Update: Tuesday 28 November 2023
At this stage, it is optional for domestic expatriate employees.
Last Update: Tuesday 28 November 2023
The Wages Protection System includes all types of full and part-time expatriate employees.
Last Update: Tuesday 28 November 2023
Opening a bank account for the employees and transferring their wages through banks and financial institutions in accordance with the procedures and regulations of the system.
Steps to Integrate the Wages Protection System and their Consequences
Last Update: Tuesday 28 November 2023
All commercial banks licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain are integrated into the system, which can be viewed through the following link:
List of Banks Participating in the Wages Protection System
Last Update: Tuesday 28 November 2023
To prove and document the employer's commitment to the worker to pay the wages on time, and to ensure that the payment of the wages due is not delayed, which contributes to reducing labour disputes and ensuring the rights of both parties in a transparent manner.
Last Update: Tuesday 28 November 2023
Yes, it is possible to deal with a number of service providers licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain, which can be viewed through the following link:
List of the Service Providers Contributing to the Wages Protection System
Last Update: Tuesday 28 November 2023
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority is required by law to maintain the confidentiality of data, and it is not permissible to disclose it except within the legally established limits.
Last Update: Tuesday 28 November 2023
Of course, the system contributes to confirming the employer's commitment to pay employees wages, which will positively affect the employer's reputation, and would contribute even further to reducing labour disputes and speeding up their settlement.
Last Update: Tuesday 28 November 2023
It is preferable to transfer all due payments (monthly wages, overtime, incentives, end of services indemnity, and any other payments as an evidence of the employer's commitment of paying the wages on regular basis).
Last Update: Tuesday 28 November 2023
The complaint shall be submitted to the Grievances and Protection Directorate of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), and the directorate will determine the progress of the labour complaint and direct the complainant to the concerned authority according to the procedure with the Ministry of Labour or the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf. For any additional queries, please contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline +973 995.
Last Update: Monday 7 October 2024
There is no specific date, but the transfer must be made before the end of the calendar month.
Last Update: Tuesday 28 November 2023
Yes, you can receive your wages in cash in the absence of a bank transfer, and it is the employer's responsibility to bear the consequences of the violation, not the employee.
Last Update: Tuesday 28 November 2023
In the event of employee’s death, please provide death certificate.
Last Update: Tuesday 28 November 2023
In the event of an employee absence from work in violation of the terms in the work permit, kindly provide the supporting documents that prove his/her absence from work.
For more information, kindly visit the following link:
Expatriate Employee Absence from Work Notification
Last Update: Monday 7 October 2024
It is required to provide the necessary bank statement that shows that the employee’s salary has been transferred depending on the given month.
Last Update: Wednesday 24 July 2024
The employer/employee is required to open a bank / exchange account in the Kingdom of Bahrain that is registered with the Labour Market Regulatory Authority Wages Protection System (WPS).
Last Update: Wednesday 24 July 2024
It is required to provide the following documents:
- Proof that the employee has been terminated from Social Insurance Organization (SIO) system.
- Bank statement showing the last wage payment transaction.
Last Update: Monday 7 October 2024