Expatriates in Bahrain have been urged to check with their employers and ensure they are registered with the Social Insurance Organisation (SIO) in order for them to be able to collect their end-of-service indemnity (gratuity).
This was the recommendation during an online workshop, titled ‘End of Service Benefit System for Non-Bahrainis Working in the Private Sector’, held yesterday.
The session, aimed at educating expat workers on their rights, was part of a newly-launched programme that aims to raise awareness on SIO services and their benefits.
According to SIO statistics for the second quarter of this year, the total number of expats working in the private and public sectors in the kingdom reached 470,265, while the number of Bahrainis was 156,405.
“All non-Bahrainis working in the private sector, except for GCC citizens who are subject to the Insurance Extension Protection Law, are covered by the End of Service Benefit System,” said a SIO representation during the workshop.
“The employers are obligated to pay the monthly contributions in full. They are also obligated to update wages in accordance with different wage elements such as basic salary, social allowance, housing allowance, transportation, bonuses or commissions.
“Check with your employer and make sure that you are registered with SIO in order for you to be eligible to collect your indemnity.”
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