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Oman imposes RO 1,000 fine for Labour Law violations, tightens rules for expat workers

The Ministry of Labour has introduced Ministerial Resolution No. 451/2024, which outlines procedures for reconciliation and the dismissal of lawsuits concerning Labour Law violations.

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Sunday, August 11, 2024

Muscat – A key aspect of the resolution, as indicated in Article 3, is the imposition of a RO 1,000 fine for violations punishable by a double fine under Article 143 of the Labour Law.

This fine is levied on individuals seeking reconciliation. Following approval of their reconciliation request, violators must pay this fine within 15 days. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of the reconciliation agreement.

Article 4 of the resolution addresses non-Omani workers. It stipulates that any expatriate worker who is reconciled must be deported and banned from re-entering Oman under two specific conditions:

  1. If the worker is engaged in a profession that has been Omanized, unless they are replaced by an Omani national.
  2. If the worker has either abandoned their job or entered Oman illegally.
    The costs of deportation will be the responsibility of the employer or the employing entity.

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