![]() ![]() By doing this, both parties will acknowledge and agree on the terms that will govern the working relationship between them. This decision is expected to revitalise the Omani labour market into a modern system based on a clear regulatory framework and a contract that clarifies the right and obligations of employees and employers towards each other as it will be the main reference in the event of any disputes arising. Mechanisms for implementing the new decision The (optional) addition of a non-compete clause by the employer will further protect the employer from losing employees in sensitive positions to direct competitors. The standardised contracts will preserve the confidentiality of the employers' data and those of their clients. This decision will be advantageous to both the employer and their employees by enforcing the adoption of employment contracts that will regulate the professional relationship between the parties in a manner that guarantees and upholds their rights and duties towards one another. 101/96, and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik approval for the Sultanate of Oman to accede to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on the 7th of April, 2020 pursuant to Royal Decree no. This decision comes in light of the economic and social principles stipulated by the Basic Statute of the Sultanate of Oman issued by Royal Decree no. In order to enhance the competitiveness of the labour market and to attract highly skilled foreign labour, the Sultanate is gearing up to abolish the ‘No Objection Certificate’(NOC), which has been mandatory for expat workers who want to move from one employer to another. This decision will result in enhancing local talent pool governed by supply and demand, as well as maintain Oman’s prestigious status amongst the international community as an advocate for human rights, combating human trafficking and supporting the free movement of labour on its land. It is hoped that this decision will support the Sultanate of Oman’s efforts to combat the ability of some employers to take advantage of the NOC to engage in hidden trade. It is envisaged that this will enhance the competitiveness of the Omani workforce compared to non-Omani workers by reducing the wage gap between the two groups, and reduce the number of escaped/run-away workers, especially those who are put under pressure by employers who use the NOC as a tool to deprive employees from working in Oman for two years after the termination of their contract.įurthermore, the decision will aid in reducing the costs of tackling administrative and legal issues arising from the certificate itself. ![]() Muscat: With an aim to enhance competitiveness and to boost Omani labour market, while preserving the rights of both the employee and employer, the Sultanate is gearing up to abolish NOC as of next year. ![]()
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