End of service gratuity is a lump sum payable to the insured employees at the end of their employment period with their employers, in consideration of their service.
The employer is obligated to pay a monthly subscription equal to 4.2% of the employee’s monthly wages for each of the first three years of service, and 8.4% of the employee’s monthly wages for subsequent years until the end of employment.
End of service gratuity is calculated on the basis of the basic salary in addition to social allowance, if any, as 15 days’ salary for each year of the first three years of service, and one month salary for each year of service thereafter.
End of service gratuity is calculated only on the basis of the basic salary and social allowance, if any, and does not include other allowances and benefits.
This system applies to all expatriate employees in the private sector covered by the provisions of the insurance against employment injuries branch of the Social Insurance Law.
No, end of service gratuity shall be paid as a lump sum at the end of the employment period.
The employee can apply for end of service gratuity immediately after the end of the employment relationship between the insured employee and the employer.
Yes, the insured employee is entitled to end of service gratuity for the period of service spent in the previous company, even in case of transferring to another company.
Yes, end of service gratuity is calculated based on the last wages received by the insured employee before the end of the employment contract.
You can submit end of service gratuity application through the website of the General Organization for Social Insurance. You must log in using your electronic key (advanced level).
A copy of the applicant's bank account number must be attached.
Payment of gratuity will be made within 5 working days from the date of submission of the application.
If the employer refuses to pay end of service gratuity, the insured employee may file a complaint with Expatriate Protection Centre of the Labour Market Regulatory Authority, located in North Seha.
No, there are no charges for applying for end of service gratuity through the General Organization for Social Insurance.
Incomplete or incorrect information may result in delay in processing the application or rejection thereof.
The employer is obligated to pay the monthly contributions for end of service gratuity for expatriates.
The insured employee shall verify inclusion of his bank account details through the website of the General Organization for Social Insurance.
Yes, there is a video on how to submit the application. You can view it by clicking here
Yes, there is a guide on how to add a bank account. You can view it by clicking here.
The payment of the end of service gratuity became effective at the General Organization for Social Insurance in Bahrain as of March 1, 2024. The insured person can claim dues from the employer for any preceding period after the end of the employment period.
