​The High Labour Court in the Kingdom of Bahrain has issued a final ruling ordering a commercial trading company to pay 1289 Bahraini Dinars to a former warehouse keeper who worked there.

This official decision follows a legal battle where the court confirmed the employee's right to receive his end of service benefits and compensation for unused annual leaves accumulated over the years.

According to the lawyer Suha Al Khazraji the plaintiff started his career with the maintenance and trading company in 2009 earning a basic monthly salary of 105 Bahraini Dinars during his service.

The warehouse keeper continued his duties until his service was terminated at the end of August 2024 without receiving a fair financial settlement or his final month's salary from the employer.

The High Labour Court requested official data from the Labour Market Regulatory Authority to verify the work permits issued to the plaintiff and ensure compliance with the Kingdom's employment laws.

Reports from the Labour Market Regulatory Authority revealed that the worker had intermittent periods of service with three official permits recorded in 2009 and 2018 and finally in 2022.

In its ruling the court emphasized that foreign employees are strictly prohibited from working without a valid work permit according to the professional regulations followed by the Bahraini government.

Based on these legal facts the court rejected compensation claims for periods where no official work permit was issued as working during those times violates public order and labor laws.

The High Labour Court clarified that the defendant company failed to provide any evidence proving that the worker utilized his annual leave or received cash in lieu of those specific days.

Therefore the official judgment ordered the company to pay 563 Dinars as cash compensation for annual leave plus 726 Dinars representing the legal end of service bonus for his documented years.

The judicial decision also compelled the commercial company to provide the worker with an official service certificate and cover all legal fees including the lawyer's costs and court expenses.

These rulings from the High Labour Court aim to protect workers' rights and ensure that all private companies adhere to national laws and provide a fair and transparent working environment.

This case serves as a vital reminder to all commercial establishments in Bahrain to settle their employees' financial dues legally and maintain proper documentation to avoid legal accountability.

The court remains a cornerstone of justice ensuring that every individual receives their rightful earnings based on documented work periods and valid legal permits issued by the relevant authorities.

All employers and workers are encouraged to follow the instructions of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and ensure all permits are valid to protect their legal standing in the Kingdom.