The Oman Ministry of Labour has issued Ministerial Resolution No. 501/2024, amending the regulations concerning the employment of non-Omani workers in specific professions. This new resolution updates Ministerial Resolution No. 235/2022, expanding the list of professions reserved exclusively for Oman...
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Oman has recently taken significant strides in labour law reforms to prioritise the welfare of its citizens and expatriates and align with the Vision 2040 national agenda. Issued by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on July 25, the new decree introduces a range of paid leaves and workplace...
This article focuses on the main provisions of the Oman Labour Law and examines whether such provisions are primed for reform. The article provides the necessary requirements for Omani employers in their employment of foreign nationals. It also discusses certain penalties associated with any breach ...
Country Risk / Oman / Fri 22 Sep, 2023 Oman’s new labour law will bring about significant changes to labour regulation which we believe will increase operating costs for firms in the market. Notably, the introduction of a new statutory redundancy procedure for private sector employers alongside...
As the provisions of the Omani labour law would apply to all persons employed in the private sector including secondees, sufficient safeguards must be provided in the secondment agreement to exclude the applicability of Omani labour law and the jurisdiction of Omani courts in case of disputes arisi...
In line with international best practice, the Arabian Gulf countries have ratified the Convention on the Right of the Child (CRC), which has some clauses o
Labour lawWomen workersGCCOmanPurpose The purpose of this paper is to take cognisance of the work鈥搇ife balance (WLB) challenges facing working women in Oman, make a review of the family-friendly policies (FFPs), related provisions in labour laws of various nations, and identify and ...