Employment
Our employment practice advises national, regional and international employers across all industry sectors on the full range of employment, labour and immigration matters arising from the establishment and management of a workforce in Oman.
We provide comprehensive guidance on all aspects of Omani labour law and practice, Ministry of Labour rules and regulations, immigration and residency requirements, and social security regulations ensuring that clients remain compliant with the evolving regulatory landscape.
We assist clients in managing the rights and obligations of employers and employees throughout the entire employment lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through to performance management, termination, and post‑employment matters.
Our team regularly advises on employment issues arising from corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, including the transfer of employees, localisation requirements (Omanisation) and related compliance requirements.
Our team also monitors legislative and policy developments and keeps clients apprised of emerging government regulations and directives that may affect workforce management and employee relations.
Our Services
- Contract Documentation – Drafting and negotiating employment contracts, executive service agreements, HR policies and employee handbooks, workplace codes of conduct, disciplinary procedures, and termination and settlement documentation.
- Regulatory Advice – Guidance on Ministry of Labour regulations, immigration and residency procedures, employee registration, statutory entitlements, health and safety (HSE) compliance, social security contributions, end-of-service benefits, and redundancies.
- Business Reorganisation – Advising on the employment aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and business restructuring, including employee transfers consultation processes, restructuring plans and redundancy programmes.
- Benefits and Incentive Schemes Assisting with the design and implementation of employee benefit structures, incentive policies, employee share schemes, bonus arrangements, and provident funds and share‑based schemes where permissible.
- Employee Relations – Advising on disciplinary and grievance procedures, dismissal processes, international investigations, settlement negotiations and severance arrangements.
AMJ’s employment lawyers combine a deep understanding of Omani labour law with practical insight into the commercial realities of managing local and expatriate workforces . Our approach enables us to deliver clear, pragmatic advice that helps employers minimise risk, maintain compliance, and foster productive workplace relationships.
Recent Transactions
- Advised national carrier on the restructuring of its workforce, including employee transition, redundancy, and employment law compliance matters, ensuring a smooth and legally compliant implementation process.
- Advised leading corporates, banks, and multinational companies on drafting, reviewing, and registering HR Manuals, internal regulations, and employment contracts in compliance with Omani labour laws.
- Provided ongoing employment and labour law advice, reviewed employment contracts, issued legal opinions, and represented the company before government authorities and Omani courts.
- Advised on labour disputes, HR documentation, performance management, terminations, and successfully resolved employment matters through litigation, mediation, and out-of-court settlements.
- Represented and successfully defended employers against group claims relating to wages, overtime, leave entitlements, and employee benefits, achieving favourable outcomes in every case
