Expert Labor & Worker Rights Legal Counsel

Safeguarding Rights and Resolving Disputes for Employers and Workers in Critical Industries in the Kingdom of Bahrain

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At Manal Dhahi Legal Consultants, we navigate the complex and often sensitive landscape of labour relations within Bahrain's high-risk sectors, including construction, oil and gas, marine and fishing, and industrial zones.  These industries are the backbone of the Kingdom's economy, but they face unique challenges, including hazardous working conditions and complex regulations governing migrant labourers. We provide comprehensive legal services designed to safeguard the rights of both employers and employees against a wide array of issues, including workplace injuries, wage disputes, wrongful terminations, and contract violations.

Our legal services for labor law and achievements

  • Drafting and reviewing labour contracts tailored to high-risk sectors
  • Advising employers on legal hiring practices, worker classifications, and sponsorship laws
  • Representing workers in cases of unfair dismissal, unpaid wages, or workplace injuries
  • Navigating labour investigations, inspections, and Ministry of Labour disputes
  • Managing issues related to occupational safety, work permits, and visa regulations
  • Mediation and legal representation in labour courts and settlements
  • Oil and Gas: Advisory on hazardous duty allowances; drafting safety-compliant contracts; representation in injury/explosion claims; ensuring HSE compliance. 
  • Construction and Contracting: Drafting labor and subcontractor contracts; ensuring OSH compliance; handling injury compensation claims; resolving wage, overtime, and termination disputes.
  • Marine Work and Fishing: Legal representation in vessel accident cases; drafting contracts for seasonal/offshore workers; handling insurance claims; advising on maritime labor conventions.
  • Electrical Work: Drafting contracts with risk disclosure; legal defence for electrocution accidents; assisting with compensation claims; counselling on gear compliance.
  • Transportation and Logistics: Advisory on fatigue management and accident liability; resolving disputes over road accidents; ensuring compliance with break hours and route safety.
  • Factories and Industrial Zones: Compliance checks for training, maintenance, and fire safety; representation in chemical exposure/equipment failure cases; ensuring fair resolution of wrongful dismissal/mass layoff claims.
  • Cleaning and High-Rise Maintenance: Legal action for fall-related injuries/fatalities; drafting service agreements defining safety obligations; supporting compensation claims.
  • Resolving sponsorship and visa delays
  • Handling cases of passport retention/forced labour
  • Advising on sponsorship transfer procedures.
  • Recovered outstanding wages and benefits for hundreds of workers, including overtime, leave entitlements, and end-of-service compensation.
  • Resolved legal disputes involving wrongful termination, workplace injuries, and harassment, securing fair outcomes while upholding dignity and justice.
  • Advised employers on lawful restructuring and downsizing, ensuring alignment with Bahrain's Labour Law and avoiding litigation risks.
  • Protected employers during Ministry of Labour audits and inspections, reducing exposure to penalties and safeguarding business continuity.
  • Drafted and negotiated compliant employment contracts, internal policies, and disciplinary frameworks, tailored to the client's operational needs.
  • Led dispute resolution efforts through mediation, arbitration, and labor courts, achieving cost-effective settlements and favourable rulings.
  • Provided strategic guidance in sponsorship, visa, and residency challenges, especially for companies employing foreign workers.
  • Delivered legal training for HR and compliance teams, empowering employers to handle grievances, investigations, and documentation with legal accuracy.
  • Handled mass claims involving multiple workers, maintaining balance between legal compliance, operational needs, and reputational protection.
  • Represented clients in employment-related insurance disputes, ensuring proper coverage and compensation in cases of injury, illness, or loss of life.

 

Resolve your labor disputes with clarity.

Whether you're an employer seeking compliance and risk management or an employee looking to defend your rights, Manal Dhahi Legal Consultants is here to guide you.

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Pro Bono Commitment

At Manal Dhahi Legal Consultants, we believe that access to justice is a fundamental right, not a privilege. As part of our commitment to social responsibility and legal empowerment, our firm proudly offers pro bono legal representation for 12 labor cases per year. These services are dedicated to supporting vulnerable workers in Bahrain, particularly those facing unjust treatment, unpaid wages, or unsafe working conditions, who cannot afford legal assistance. Through our pro bono initiative, we aim to uphold dignity, fairness, and human rights in the workplace.

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Our legal approach 

1
Technical Collaboration

We partner with engineers and sector specialists to align legal terms with operational requirements and deliverables.

2
Risk Forecasting

Our contract strategies proactively identify and mitigate legal and financial risks before they arise.

3
Rapid Legal Response

From cease & desist letters to urgent court filings, we act quickly to defend our clients’ interests.

4
Transparent Client Experience

We maintain open, honest, and direct communication throughout every phase — from consultation to resolution.

 We provide legal services across all areas of employment law, including employment contracts, workplace safety, termination and resignation, compensation disputes, visa and sponsorship matters, harassment claims, discrimination, labor investigations, and regulatory compliance under Bahraini labor legislation.

Absolutely. We draft and review employment contracts for both employers and employees, ensuring full legal compliance with Bahrain’s Labor Law, including probation clauses, job descriptions, salary terms, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination rights.

 We offer representation before Bahrain’s Labor Court, Mediation & Conciliation Committees, and relevant government entities. We assist with defending or pursuing claims related to unlawful termination, unpaid wages, overtime, workplace injuries, and disciplinary measures.

 Yes. We advise both employers and injured employees on occupational accident cases, compensation rights, liability assessments, and insurance procedures, particularly in high-risk sectors like construction, oil & gas, marine, and logistics.

 Yes. We conduct labor law audits to assess company compliance with legal obligations related to employment practices, safety standards, wage regulations, and contract enforcement. We also assist with internal investigations involving misconduct or labor violations.

Yes. Foreign workers have full rights under Bahrain’s Labor Law. We represent expatriates in matters involving unpaid wages, illegal termination, passport withholding, sponsorship disputes, and abuse of labor rights.

We provide strategic legal guidance for mass terminations, restructuring, and redundancy plans. This includes risk mitigation, regulatory notifications, severance calculations, and post-termination compliance with GOSI and LMRA.

Some of the most common violations include unpaid wages, overtime abuse, unsafe work environments, lack of contracts, arbitrary termination, visa fraud, and non-compliance with minimum wage and leave entitlements.

Yes. We offer tailored legal packages for small and medium businesses, including contract templates, employment policy handbooks, onboarding documentation, and regulatory registration to help them operate legally from day one.

We have extensive experience in labor disputes across high-risk sectors including construction, oil and gas, marine, manufacturing, and logistics. Our understanding of both legal and operational challenges allows us to deliver practical and effective legal solutions.

We guide clients through the process of filing official complaints, gathering evidence, and pursuing claims before relevant legal and regulatory bodies. We are committed to protecting dignity, equality, and lawful treatment in the workplace.

Yes. We represent businesses and individuals during labor inspections, regulatory investigations, and hearings related to alleged non-compliance, violations, or licensing breaches.

Retention is a small percentage held back from each payment to ensure the contractor completes the work properly. This withheld amount is usually released once all defects are fixed after the Defects Liability Period.

Our firm combines deep legal expertise with a practical understanding of Bahrain’s labor environment. We provide clear, responsive, and effective legal solutions that prioritize our clients’ protection, whether in court or in preventive consultation.