Labour Law
Said Ibrahim Ambusaidi Advocates (SIA) in Muscat represents both employees and employers in labour disputes across Oman under the Labour Law, Royal Decree 53/2023: unfair dismissal claims, recovery of wages and end-of-service gratuity, drafting employment contracts and workplace regulations, and representation before the Ministry of Labour and the courts, in Arabic and English.
What we handle
- Unfair dismissal claims and compensation
- Recovery of unpaid wages, end-of-service gratuity, and entitlements
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts in Arabic and English
- Disciplinary regulations and internal workplace policies
- Representation in Ministry of Labour settlement and in court
- Employment cases for expatriate workers in Oman
What should you do if you are dismissed?
The Labour Law, Royal Decree 53/2023, regulates termination of employment and defines when it is lawful and when it is arbitrary dismissal giving rise to compensation. If you are dismissed, keep your contract, the termination decision, your correspondence, and your pay slips: these are the papers of your case.
In practice the road starts with a complaint to the competent department of the Ministry of Labour, which attempts an amicable settlement; failing that, the dispute is referred to the competent court. We represent you at both stages: we assess your position candidly, compute your full entitlements, from wage differences to end-of-service gratuity, leave allowance, and compensation where the dismissal was arbitrary, then pursue them by negotiation or litigation. Note that labour claims are subject to time limits after which the right lapses, so do not delay.
What are you owed at the end of service?
When employment ends you are owed any unpaid wages, payment for your accrued leave, and end-of-service gratuity where it applies to you. Under Article 61 of the Labour Law, Royal Decree 53/2023, a worker not covered by the Social Protection Law is entitled to a gratuity of no less than one month's basic wage per year of service, calculated on the last basic wage, with fractions of a year pro rata. The social protection system under Royal Decree 52/2023 governs the position of workers who fall under its provisions.
We review your contract, length of service, and wage structure and compute your entitlements precisely, because many settlements are offered below the true figure simply because the worker does not know his correct number. We then claim the amount amicably or in court until it is collected.
How do we serve employers?
Good compliance is cheaper than any dispute. We draft your establishment's employment contracts, disciplinary regulations, and internal policies in line with the Labour Law, Royal Decree 53/2023, and review termination decisions before they are taken, sparing you an unfair dismissal claim that one correct step would have avoided.
When a dispute does arise, we represent the establishment in Ministry of Labour settlement and before the courts, defend its lawful decisions, and negotiate settlements that close the file at a known cost instead of prolonged litigation. We also give management written legal opinions on sensitive employment questions, from restructuring to handling absence and misconduct.
Frequently asked questions
How is end-of-service gratuity calculated?
Under Article 61 of the Labour Law, Royal Decree 53/2023, a worker not covered by the Social Protection Law is entitled to an end-of-service gratuity of no less than one month's basic wage for each year of service, calculated on the last basic wage, with fractions of a year paid pro rata. We review the employer's calculation and claim any shortfall.
I was dismissed without cause. Am I owed compensation?
If your employer terminated your contract outside the circumstances the Labour Law, Royal Decree 53/2023, permits, the dismissal may be arbitrary and give rise to compensation, in addition to your other entitlements of wages, gratuity, and leave allowance. Keep the termination decision, your contract, and your correspondence, and file your complaint within the time limit. We assess your position in a free first consultation on +968 9706 3030.
Do I complain to the Ministry of Labour or go straight to court?
The usual route is that a labour dispute starts with a settlement request before the competent department of the Ministry of Labour, which attempts conciliation; if that fails, the dispute is referred to the competent court. We represent you at both stages: attending the settlement sessions and negotiating for you, and if settlement does not do you justice, arguing your case in court through judgment and execution.
I am an expatriate employee. Do I have the same rights?
The Labour Law, Royal Decree 53/2023, governs private-sector employment in Oman, and expatriate workers benefit from its protections on wages, end-of-service gratuity, and termination controls in accordance with its provisions. We work with expatriate clients in English, and with a valid power of attorney your case can continue even after you leave Oman. Your first consultation is free on +968 9706 3030.
Your first consultation is free
Describe your matter on WhatsApp or by phone, and we will explain your legal position before any commitment.