Replacing an expatriate with an Omani
Can we end an expatriate's contract to hire an Omani?
The situation
Art. 43 allows ending a non-Omani's contract, after notice, to replace them with an Omani in the same profession.
The law
- Labour Law, Royal Decree 53/2023: Private sector employment law from 2023; Art. 18 to 26 on employing Omanis
What it means for you
Art. 43 lets an employer end a non-Omani's contract, after notice, to replace them with an Omani in the same profession. Give the required notice and pay end of service dues. Document the replacement for your plan.
What to do
- Give notice.
- Pay end of service dues.
- Hire the Omani replacement.
- Record in the plan.
We can do this for youOmanisation compliance under the 2023 Labour Law: OMR 250