Determination of Wages
- The wage is determined by agreement between the employer and the worker.
- The wage must be specified in the employment contract.
- The wage must be paid in the legal currency of Bahrain.
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Entitlement to Wages
- The worker is entitled to wages for the period during which he has worked.
- If the worker is unable to perform the work due to a reason attributable to the employer, the worker is entitled to full wages.
- If the worker is unable to perform the work due to force majeure, the worker is entitled to half of his wages.
Payment Dates of Wages
- Wages must be paid to the worker on the agreed dates.
- If the worker is paid on a daily basis, the wages must be paid daily after the work is completed.
- If the worker is paid on a weekly basis, the wages must be paid weekly at the end of the week.
- If the worker is paid on a monthly basis, the wages must be paid monthly at the end of the month.
Wage Deductions
- No wage deductions may be made except in the cases stipulated by law.
- The employer may deduct a portion of the worker’s wages for debts owed by the worker.
- The amount deducted must not exceed one-third of the wages due to the worker.
Additional Wages
- The worker is entitled to additional wages for overtime work.
- The additional wage must be at least 25% of the regular wage.
- The worker is entitled to additional wages of 50% of the regular wage if the overtime is during the night or on official holidays.
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