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Oman

Employment in Oman

Updated on: February 24, 2025

Currency

Omani Rial (OMR)

Employer Taxes

Employers contribute approximately 11.5% of the employee's gross salary towards social security for Omani nationals.

Payroll Frequency

Monthly

Language

Arabic

Date Format

DD/MM/YYYY

Oman By The Numbers

5.2 million

Population

OMR 41.60 billion

GDP

7

National Holidays

Country Information

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Weekly Working Hours

Regular working hours are limited to 40 hours per week. During the month of Ramadan, the maximum working hours is 36 hours per week, 6 hours per day. Daytime overtime is paid at 1.25 times the regular hourly rate.

National Holidays

  • New Year’s Day
  • Eid al-Fitr
  • Eid al-Adha
  • Islamic New Year
  • Mawlid al-Nabi
  • National Day
  • Royal Armed Forces Day

Leave

Employees are entitled to various types of leave, including holiday leave, sick leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, leave for accompanying a patient, and unpaid special leave. These leave entitlements are provided to support employees in various personal and family-related situations.

Employment Contracts

Employers are required to provide written employment contracts and policies that outline the terms and conditions of employment, including job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and workplace expectations, in compliance with applicable labor laws. In some cases, employers may be required to submit a government leasing contract.

Types of Employment

Employees are the only recognized type of employment.

Employment Costs

There are no specific requirements regarding employment costs.

IC Class Factors

In Oman, there are no specific Independent Contractor (IC) class factors that directly apply, as the classification of workers is generally determined based on the nature of their work and contractual agreements rather than specific regulatory criteria.

Labor Leasing

Temporary worker placement does not require a labor leasing licensing.

Minimum Wage Requirements

The official minimum wage in the country is OMR 325 (Omani Riyals) per month.

Medical Benefits

Employees are entitled to a maximum of 182 calendar days of sick leave, subject to meeting certain conditions. During this period, the pay structure is as follows: the first 21 calendar days are paid at 100%, from the 22nd to the 35th calendar day, employees receive 75% of their pay, from the 36th to the 70th calendar day, they receive 50% of their pay, and from the 71st calendar day onward, they receive 35% of their pay until the remaining 182 calendar days are exhausted.

Probationary Periods

The maximum duration of the probationary period is 3 months. During this period, either party may terminate the contract by providing a notice of at least 7 days to the other party.

Termination Notice

There is a minimum of one month notice for termination.

Severance

The End of Service (EOS) gratuity is calculated as 15 days of basic salary for each year of service up to 3 years. After 3 years of service, the gratuity increases to 30 days of basic salary per year.

Pre-hire Checks

In Oman, employees are typically required to undergo government screening and security checks, in-country medical checks, and provide police clearance certificates as part of the employment process. These measures ensure compliance with local regulations and maintain workplace safety.

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