Oman Labour Law

Objectives:

• Understand fundamental principles of Oman Labour Law 
• Manage the legal requirements organizations must fulfil, salaries, end of service gratuity and other benefits
• Understand employment disputes and the dispute resolution process 
• Adhere to the labour law when recruiting 
• Managing disciplinary actions
• Review your HR Policies and Procedures and learn to benchmark them with the best practice

Course Contents:

Introduction to Oman Employment Legislation

• Employment Legislation
• Relevant Government Authorities
• Legal System

Recruitment

• Employer Registration
• Recruitment of Foreign Nationals
• Sponsorship
• No Objection Certificates
• Omanisation

Employment Terms

• Language
• Employment Contracts for Omani Nationals
• Employment Contracts for Foreign Nationals
• Types of Contracts and Renewal
• Probation Period
• Mobility
• Confidentiality
• Post Termination Restrictions
• Notice Period

Working Time and Pay

• Working Hours, Days and Overtime
• Leave Entitlements
• Annual Leave and Waiver
• Public Holidays
• Special Leave
• Sick Leave
• Minimum Salary and Statutory Increment
• Salary Deductions
• Overtime Pay
• Social Insurance
• End of Service Gratuity
• Repatriation

Unions

• Union Legislation
• Types of Union
• Right to Strike
• Collective Bargaining and Agreements

HR Policy Requirements

• Work Regulations
• Language
• Registration and Approvals

Managing Disciplinary Action

• The Lawful Termination Reasons
• Where Employers Go Wrong
• Consequences of Dismissal

Q & A