Bahrain has proposed a minimum 10% salary allowance for employees working night shifts and those on job standby, as part of a suggested change to the Private Sector Labour Law. The proposal, supported by the Parliament’s Services Committee, aims to compensate workers for the nature of their jobs, as night shifts can affect their health, family life and social life. However, the proposal has received different responses from the concerned parties.
The Ministry of Labour has asked for it to be studied again to understand its impact on both workers and businesses. It also noted that some companies already provide allowances higher than the proposed 10%. The Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry opposed the proposal, warning that it could increase costs for businesses and affect the investment environment. Meanwhile, the General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions supported it, saying that setting a minimum allowance would help protect workers’ rights.
If approved, an employee earning a basic salary of BD500 would receive an additional allowance of at least BD50 per month. The proposal has not yet become law, and the allowance will only apply if it is officially approved.
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