Times Of Oman, 27 August 2024: The Social Protection Fund (SPF) in the Sultanate of Oman has launched an electronic portal, www.spf.gov.om, to facilitate the provision of services to employers.

Starting from August 26, employers can verify the data of their expatriate workers and update their wages through this e-portal.

This move aligns with the government’s policies to transition to electronic governance and the SPF’s vision to provide transparent and distinguished services.

The SPF will issue monthly contribution invoices based on worker data and wages available on the portal.

The next invoice will be issued on 31 August 2024, with a payment deadline of 15 September 2024.

Employers are advised to familiarise themselves with the SPF e-portal and its functionalities, verify their workers’ data (both Omani and expatriate), update worker wages (if applicable) through the portal or relevant systems for government units, and regularly check the portal for any updates or notifications.

The registration and termination of employment contracts for Omani and expatriate insured persons at the SPF are automatically handled through bilateral linking of various systems.

For workers in government units operating the Mawred/Rio systems or those with a direct connection to the SPF, the process is seamless.

However, for workers in non-governmental sectors, including the private sector, the employer must ensure that the contracts are registered through the Ministry of Labour system.

Employers in non-governmental sectors and government units with a direct connection to the SPF must update the wages of their workers (Omani and expatriate) through the SPF’s electronic portal, ensuring prompt updates whenever there are changes.

For government units linked through the Mawred and Rio systems, wage updates should be made through those systems.

The contribution bill is calculated at the end of each month by the SPF based on the workers’ data and wages available on the Fund’s portal, making it crucial for employers to verify and update this information on a monthly basis.

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