MPs advocate job security as 274 Bahrainis dismissed by delivery company | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF …

MPs advocate job security as 274 Bahrainis dismissed by delivery company | THE DAILY TRIBUNE | KINGDOM OF …

TDT | Manama

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Lawmakers Hamad Farooq Al Doy and Jalal Kadhem Hasan have brought attention to the plight of 274 Bahraini employees dismissed by a delivery company in the kingdom.

The employees were informed of their impending dismissal, coinciding with the end of Tamkeen's three-year support period.

According to Al-Dawi, the affected individuals have received final dismissal letters, indicating the company's imminent closure in Bahrain by May 15, 2024.

It has been revealed that a new company will take over operations in the same sector, resulting in a significant reduction in the existing workforce.

Expressing concern for the dismissed employees, Al-Dawi has urged relevant authorities, particularly the Ministry of Labour, to ensure job opportunities with comparable employment levels and salaries, while also protecting the rights of those laid off.

Highlighting systemic issues, both MPs emphasized the need for stricter regulations to prevent exploitation by companies benefiting from state subsidies, especially Tamkeen support.

They stressed the importance of directing Tamkeen's assistance solely to Bahraini-owned companies to address the recurring issue of foreign entities laying off Bahraini workers after the subsidy period ends.

Meanwhile, MP Al-Mahfouz criticized the ongoing trend of layoffs in the private sector, attributing it to the lack of robust policies ensuring job