New Labour Laws in Oman for the Welfare of Workers

In Oman, many changes were introduced in the new labour laws for the welfare of workers. Two weekly offs have been made mandatory for workers in all private firms. The holidays can be on any day mutually decided by the firms and workers. The maximum number of work hours a day has been fixed at nine hours a day. An employee can be asked to work extra hours, provided the total does not exceed 12 hours a day. The employer should give the employee the basic salary for the hour plus 25 per cent for the extra hours during day shifts and 50 per cent for the extra hours during night shifts. 

The new Omani Law provides for 30 days of paid leave annually and an emergency leave of six days. It has also brought labour friendly amendments regarding dismissal or termination of service of an employee. The companies that do not comply with the prescribed Oman rules, would be penalized.