Verdict Set in BHD 22,250 Money Laundering Case

Judge rules claimant was a business partner, not an employee

TDT | Manama

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The Labour Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Arab woman seeking BD1,200 in unpaid salaries, end-of-service benefits and compensation after ruling she was a business partner rather than an employee.

The woman claimed she had worked as a Pest and Epidemic Control Specialist for a monthly salary of BD400. However, the company argued that the employment contract was created only to secure her residency while she awaited investor status.

After reviewing witness testimony, WhatsApp messages and emails, the court found that the claimant had not performed actual employment duties and that the relationship between the parties was a business partnership. The lawsuit was dismissed, and the claimant was ordered to pay legal costs and lawyers’ fees.