By Mohammed Al A’Ali
A NEW legislation that would have forced expatriate employees to undergo medical check-ups whenever their contracts were up for renewal has been put on hold pending further assessment.
An amendment to Article 24 of the 2006 Labour Market Regulatory Law has been presented by five Shura members spearheaded by youth and sport committee vice-chairwoman Sabeeka Al Fadhala.
However, a letter was read out by Shura Council chairman Ali Saleh Al Saleh during the weekly session yesterday and before a vote that the five members have sought time to further assess the matter.
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