Governance
Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA)
The Bahraini governmental body responsible for regulating the labor market and enforcing the WPS.
Definition
The Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) is the key governmental institution in Bahrain tasked with regulating the labor market, issuing work permits, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. It is the primary body responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and enforcement of the Wages Protection System, working in collaboration with the Central Bank of Bahrain and other stakeholders to monitor wage payments and address non-compliance.