No. 36 of 2012In force
Labour Law for the Private Sector No. 36 of 2012
Covers contracts, wages, leave and end-of-service; work permits are issued by the LMRA.
Last reviewed: 20 October 2026LMRA — Labour Law No. 36 of 2012
Bahrain
Labour & Employment in Bahrain
Covers contracts, wages, leave and end-of-service; work permits are issued by the LMRA.
General information — last reviewed 20 October 2026 — to be reviewed by a licensed lawyer. Not legal advice.
Key legislation
Typical steps
- Collect your contract, payslips and messages
- File a complaint with MOHRE (or the free-zone authority)
- Mediation meeting with the employer
- If unresolved, the case is referred to the Labour Court
- Judgment and enforcement
General steps; procedure differs by country.