Living and working in Oman

Since 31 July 2023, the Labour Law gives at least a month's basic pay a year (Art. 61). Resigning does not reduce it.

The Muttrah corniche in Muscat curving along the bay, white buildings below the mountains. — Photo: Izeberg007, CC0

Your time limits

Final pay: As soon as the job ends. Within 7 days if you walked out of the job on your own. (Art. 91)
If you are dismissed: Complain to the Ministry of Labour within 30 days of being told. (Art. 10)
Time limit to claim: Each right lapses 1 year after it was due. The Ministry of Labour comes first. (Art. 9)

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Gratuity: At least a month's basic pay for each year, with part years counted. Years before 31 July 2023 count too; ask the Ministry of Labour at what rate. (Art. 61)
If you resign: No reduction for resigning. (Art. 61)

Work out the exact figure with the Oman calculator on eosbcalculator.com.