"Oman announces new law change for employees"

The new Oman Labour Law terminates the need for employers to withhold employee passports.

.... The Labour Law 53/2023... features various provisions to protect workers’ rights and outline the circumstances under which an employer can terminate an employee’s service....

Expat workers are also protected under this law. Employers are prohibited from holding their passports or private documents without written consent.

If an expat worker is dismissed, they have the right to file a complaint within 30 days of notification....

Non-Omani workers are entitled to a return air ticket to their home country, and they receive their full wage during official holidays....