New Shura Council proposal aims to increase monthly unemployment payouts by BD100
The draft law would increase monthly support to BD300 for university graduates and to BD250 for others seeking work.
In a separate discussion, the committee looked at changes to the private sector labour law. These would make it harder for firms to end contracts on economic grounds.
Employers would need to submit financial statements and relevant papers alongside any termination notice.
They would also be required to pay full compensation and show they had explored alternatives before letting Bahraini staff go, except in cases of real urgency and within the limits set by law.
Work permits
Another measure put forward would give businesses a 30-day grace period to renew work permits, reducing the risk of fines and court action.
The change is intended to ease pressure on employers, reduce irregular hiring and support closer oversight of the labour market.
The committee met with senior figures from the Social Insurance Organisation and the Ministry of Labour, including Sahar Rashid Al Al Mannai and Ahmed Jaafar Al Haiki, during Monday's session. Dr Jameela Mohammed Redha Al Salman, who chaired the meeting, also received input from Ali AbdulAli BuHussain regarding the labour law amendments.
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