Workers' Rights
Labour Law protections, Omanisation quotas, working hours, leave entitlements, end-of-service benefits, and workplace safety under Oman national law.
Minimum Wage
Oman sets a minimum wage for Omani nationals only. There is no statutory minimum wage for expatriate workers.Omani minimum wage: OMR 325 per month (basic salary), plus a minimum allowance of OMR 100,...
Working Hours and Overtime
Oman's Labour Law limits how many hours you can work and requires extra pay for overtime:Normal hours: Maximum 9 hours per day or 45 hours per week, excluding breaks.Ramadan hours: Working hours are r...
Annual Leave and Public Holidays
Workers in Oman are entitled to generous paid leave under the Labour Law:Annual leave: A minimum of 30 calendar days of paid leave per year after completing 6 months of service.Public holidays: Worker...
End-of-Service Gratuity
When your employment ends in Oman, you may be entitled to an end-of-service gratuity (severance payment):First 3 years: 15 days' basic wage for each year of service.After 3 years: 1 month's basic wage...
Workplace Safety and Midday Break
Employers in Oman must keep the workplace safe and healthy. There is also a mandatory midday break during the hot summer months:Midday ban: Outdoor work is prohibited from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM from Jun...
Termination and Notice Period
Oman's Labour Law sets rules for how employment contracts can be ended:Notice period: A minimum of 30 days' written notice is required to terminate an indefinite contract. The contract may specify a l...
Omanisation and Employment Quotas
Omanisation is the government policy that requires private-sector employers to hire a minimum percentage of Omani nationals:Sector-based quotas: Each industry sector has a required minimum Omanisation...
Maternity and Parental Leave
Oman provides maternity leave protections for working mothers:Maternity leave: Female workers are entitled to 98 days (14 weeks) of paid maternity leave under the Social Protection Law.Payment: Matern...