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Oman’s new 98-day maternity leave provisions to take effect on July 19

The Ministry of Labour has announced that the provisions of the new maternity leave law will come into effect on July 19, granting female workers 98 days of maternity leave to cover the period before and after childbirth.

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Thursday, July 4, 2024

Muscat – According to Article 84 of the Labour Law, female workers are entitled to a maximum of fourteen 14 days of leave prior to childbirth, based on the recommendation of the competent medical body. The remaining balance of the leave will commence from the day of childbirth.

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