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In the Kingdom of Bahrain, members of Parliament are considering a new law granting an additional ten days of paid leave per year to private sector workers diagnosed with chronic illnesses, DLA Piper reports.
The proposed law would apply to workers diagnosed with long-term conditions such as diabetes, cancer, sickle cell anaemia, heart disease, or kidney failure. Under it, medical proof from public medical panels formed by ministerial order would be required.
The additional leave reportedly entitles chronically ill employees to an additional ten days of paid time off, which would not count against regular sick leave. The leave could be divided into shorter periods based on medical recommendations, ensuring minimal workflow disruption.
Employers would be prohibited from taking discriminatory or disciplinary actions against employees for using this leave.
The proposal is reportedly intended to ease the strain on employees who need regular medical follow-up, promoting job stability and fair working conditions. Through it, the government seeks to align Bahrain’s labour laws with global practices and enhance social solidarity within the workplace.
Source: DLA Piper
In the Kingdom of Bahrain, members of Parliament are considering a new law granting an additional ten days of paid leave per year to private sector workers diagnosed with chronic illnesses, DLA Piper reports.
The proposed law would apply to workers diagnosed with long-term conditions such as diabetes, cancer, sickle cell anaemia, heart disease, or kidney failure. Under it, medical proof from public medical panels formed by ministerial order would be required.
The additional leave reportedly entitles chronically ill employees to an additional ten days of paid time off, which would not count against regular sick leave. The leave could be divided into shorter periods based on medical recommendations, ensuring minimal workflow disruption.
Employers would be prohibited from taking discriminatory or disciplinary actions against employees for using this leave.
The proposal is reportedly intended to ease the strain on employees who need regular medical follow-up, promoting job stability and fair working conditions. Through it, the government seeks to align Bahrain’s labour laws with global practices and enhance social solidarity within the workplace.
Source: DLA Piper
