Work & Employment in Bahrain

Finding a job

Employment contracts

Labour law & rights

• How many days of paid annual leave do private sector workers get in Bahrain?

Wages & payment

• Does my employer have to pay my salary into a bank account in Bahrain?

End of service

• How is end of service gratuity calculated for expats in Bahrain, and how do I claim it?

Resignation & termination

• How much notice do I have to give to resign from a private-sector job in Bahrain?

Changing employer

• How do I change my employer in Bahrain without cancelling my work permit?

Labour disputes

• How do I settle a dispute with my employer through the Ministry of Labour in Bahrain?

Domestic workers

• Can I hire a domestic worker directly in Bahrain without going through an employment office?

Freelance & self-employment

Professional licensing

Workplace safety

Working while studying

Remote work & foreign employers