What is WPS?
The Wage Protection System is an electronic salary transfer system monitored by LMRA. All employers in Bahrain must pay employee wages through authorized bank transfers, ensuring timely and full payment of contractual salaries.
Key Requirements
Must use authorized WPS bank
Salary by end of each month
All employees must be covered
Automatic monitoring system
Non-Compliance Penalties
🚫 Work Permit Freeze
3 months of WPS non-compliance triggers automatic freeze on all work permit applications and renewals.
📋 LMRA Investigation
Persistent non-compliance leads to LMRA labour inspection and potential fines. Repeated violations can result in CR suspension.
👤 Employee Complaints
Unpaid wages trigger employee complaints to Ministry of Labour, leading to compulsory mediation and potential tribunal hearings.