Employment Laws in Oman
FIVE EMPLOYMENT LAWS IN OMAN
Issued in accordance with the Sultan 's Decree no. 35/2003
Oman is extremely peaceful in labour relations. The Omani Employment / Labour Law cover both private and public sector employers and employees. The permission to employ expatriates is given by the Ministry of Manpower, upon the employer’s request. The request should clearly specify the designation and the qualifications of the expat and the medical fitness of the employee. (RSM International, 2011) 1) Basic salary
Article 49 states that any fund due to the employee shall be paid in the currency that is legally in circulation. Article 50 says that the minimum salary to be paid will be decided by the Ministry of Manpower or the Minister of Manpower. (Ministry of Manpower, 2012)The law also stipulates that the maximum a person can work on a working day is 9 hours, or 48 hours per week. (Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle, 2009)
Industrial safety
Article 87 states that, whoever is hiring an employee should acquaint him/her with all the risks, hazards and the preventive measures. Article 88 states that, necessary precautions must be taken by the employer to protect the employee during the work from injury to health and the dangers in operating machinery. (Ministry of Manpower, 2012) Article 91 says that an inspector will be appointed by the minister to inspect the establishment during the working hours. If any violations are seen, the inspector may report to the Ministry and the Ministry may close the place of work partially or entirely. The Ministry may seek the assistance of Royal Oman Police, if necessary. (Ministry of Manpower, 2012)
End of service gratuity and social insurance benefits
Article 39 states that the expatriates are entitled to an end-of-service gratuity payment generally after the termination of the employment contract. It is calculated on the basic salary and it includes the 15 days salary for each of first 3 years of employment and 30 days of
Issued in accordance with the Sultan 's Decree no. 35/2003
Oman is extremely peaceful in labour relations. The Omani Employment / Labour Law cover both private and public sector employers and employees. The permission to employ expatriates is given by the Ministry of Manpower, upon the employer’s request. The request should clearly specify the designation and the qualifications of the expat and the medical fitness of the employee. (RSM International, 2011) 1) Basic salary
Article 49 states that any fund due to the employee shall be paid in the currency that is legally in circulation. Article 50 says that the minimum salary to be paid will be decided by the Ministry of Manpower or the Minister of Manpower. (Ministry of Manpower, 2012)The law also stipulates that the maximum a person can work on a working day is 9 hours, or 48 hours per week. (Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle, 2009)
Industrial safety
Article 87 states that, whoever is hiring an employee should acquaint him/her with all the risks, hazards and the preventive measures. Article 88 states that, necessary precautions must be taken by the employer to protect the employee during the work from injury to health and the dangers in operating machinery. (Ministry of Manpower, 2012) Article 91 says that an inspector will be appointed by the minister to inspect the establishment during the working hours. If any violations are seen, the inspector may report to the Ministry and the Ministry may close the place of work partially or entirely. The Ministry may seek the assistance of Royal Oman Police, if necessary. (Ministry of Manpower, 2012)
End of service gratuity and social insurance benefits
Article 39 states that the expatriates are entitled to an end-of-service gratuity payment generally after the termination of the employment contract. It is calculated on the basic salary and it includes the 15 days salary for each of first 3 years of employment and 30 days of
References: Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle. (2009). Employment law. Retrieved October 26, 2012, from http://omanlawblog.curtis.com/2009/03/omani-constitution-guarantees-omani.html Globe Media Ministry of Manpower. (2012). Omani labour law. Retrieved from http://www.manpower.gov.om/en/toc_en.pdf RSM International Whichoffshore. (n.d.). Living and working in Oman. Retrieved October 26, 2012, from http://www.whichoffshore.com/city-guides/oman http://www.rsmi.com/assets/getasset.aspx?id=98f426e5-cd28-48d3-aec0-61cda4fa232d.