News & Reports
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Research
Searching outside the Gulf for better models of labour migration
But, can 'temporary' migration schemes ever be pro-worker?
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Detention & Deportation
“I am not a business lady”
Bahrain’s anti-sex work policies lead to abuse, arbitrary arrest, and deportation of migrant women who aren’t engaged in prostitution
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Covid-19
Elderly parents of expatriates in Saudi continue to live in uncertainty
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Covid-19
Job loss and wage theft: The grim reality of Kuwait’s F&B sector
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Domestic Workers
Correct terminology doesn’t erase systemic injustices
Saudi Arabia banning the use of 'servant' does little to improve the lot of domestic workers
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Sponsorship
The Flexi Permit Experiment: No Kafala, but poor labour practices persist
Strong, inclusive labour codes and implementation mechanisms are needed to protect rights of migrant workers
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Domestic Workers
Shopping for domestic workers in the UAE
Despite Tadbeer, visit visas, unaccountability, high recruitment fees, and the uncertainty of employment leave workers vulnerable.
In Brief
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Qatar has launched a unified platform to file complaints, that includes anonymous (whistleblower) complaints as well. The platform includes employees of the private sector and those who fall under the domestic worker law as well.
The ability to file a complaint without revealing personal information will go a long way in reporting more violations as a lot of workers fear retribution if they file a formal complaint. The whistleblower section also helps third parties who are witnesses to violations to raise them with authorities.
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Bahrain’s Labour Market Regulatory Authority announced yesterday that it has placed a temporary ban on issuing work permits to migrant workers from Covid-19 red-list countries. The ban also applies to migrant workers who are vaccinated against Covid-19.
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After years of delay, Bahrain announces the implementation of the “Wage Protection System” in three phases starting from 1 May 2021. The WPS mandates employers to pay wages via bank transfer.
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In Brief
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Qatar has launched a unified platform to file complaints, that includes anonymous (whistleblower) complaints as well. The platform includes employees of the private sector and those who fall under the domestic worker law as well.
The ability to file a complaint without revealing personal information will go a long way in reporting more violations as a lot of workers fear retribution if they file a formal complaint. The whistleblower section also helps third parties who are witnesses to violations to raise them with authorities.
Read more -
Bahrain’s Labour Market Regulatory Authority announced yesterday that it has placed a temporary ban on issuing work permits to migrant workers from Covid-19 red-list countries. The ban also applies to migrant workers who are vaccinated against Covid-19.
Read more -
After years of delay, Bahrain announces the implementation of the “Wage Protection System” in three phases starting from 1 May 2021. The WPS mandates employers to pay wages via bank transfer.
Read more
