Gratuity under the 2023 law
How is gratuity calculated for an expat under the new labour law?
The situation
At least one basic wage for each completed year of service.
The law
- Labour Law RD 53/2023 and MOL circular (August 2026) on gratuity: Non-Omanis not under the Social Protection Law: at least one basic wage per year under the new law; old law periods 15 days a year for the first 3 years then one month
What it means for you
Under the 2023 Labour Law, gratuity is at least one basic wage for each completed year. Basic OMR 900 for 3 completed years gives OMR 2,700. Earlier years under the old law use different rates.
What to do
- Confirm the last basic wage.
- Count completed years under the 2023 law.
- Multiply years by one basic wage.
- Add any old law period separately.
We can do this for youEnd of service gratuity for non-Omani staff: OMR 50