End of service gratuity for non-Omani staff

We split service between the old and new Labour Law periods, apply the right rate to the last basic wage, deduct only lawful amounts, and prepare a settlement statement the employee can sign.

OMR 50Per event

For: Employers with leaving non-Omani staff not covered by the Social Protection Law gratuity rules, and expatriate employees checking their dues.

What we need from you

  • Contract start date and any renewals

    Old law or new law periods

  • Last basic wage

    Gratuity base

  • Exit date and reason

    Service length and entitlement

  • Leave balance

    Leave encashment

  • Amounts owed by the employee

    Lawful deductions

  • Savings system status

    May replace gratuity once in force

What we discuss

  • Did the contract start under the previous Labour Law?

    Old law: 15 days a year for the first 3 years, then one month a year

  • How many complete years fall under the 2023 law?

    At least one basic wage per year

  • Has the SPF savings system started for this worker?

    Contributions may replace gratuity for later periods

  • Any loans or advances outstanding?

    Deduct only documented amounts

What we file

  • Split service and compute gratuity

    Basic OMR 800 a month, 4 complete years under the 2023 law: 4 x OMR 800 = OMR 3,200

  • Prepare the final settlement statement

  • Pay and obtain a signed receipt

What you get

  • Settlement statement with gratuity working

  • Receipt and file closure

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 Source
  • Labour Law, Royal Decree 53/2023: Private sector employment law from 2023; Art. 18 to 26 on employing Omanis Source
  • Social Protection Law, Royal Decree 52/2023 (savings system for non-Omanis): Employer savings contribution of 9 percent of basic wage, start date set by the Fund board, no later than 19 July 2027 Source

Questions people ask

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