The Arabian Stories, 19 January 2025: The Ministry of Labour has issued Oman Ministerial Decision No. 13/2025 regarding the governance of part-time work.

The decision outlines new regulations for the employment of minors, including students.

It applies to various categories of workers, including job seekers, students, retirees, and employees

The decision aims to provide greater flexibility for students seeking part-time work while ensuring their well-being and academic performance.

Article 2 of Ministerial Decision No. 13/2025 refers part-time work to employment with fewer working hours than those set for full-time employees in the same establishment or as defined by law.

The decision permits employers to hire workers for short periods, with conditions such as limiting employment to Omani nationals, and ensuring that working hours do not exceed 25 hours per week, with a minimum of four hours per day.

Part-time workers must be paid a minimum hourly wage of RO 3, although agreements for lower wages are permissible.

Employers are also required to offer occupational health and safety measures, provide training, and ensure payment of wages in accordance with the provisions of the Labour Law.

Part-time workers are also required to be registered in the Social Security Fund, with the required contributions made.

For students specifically, the decision establishes that they must be enrolled in a public or private school, be at least 15 years old, and obtain parental approval for part-time work.

The work must not interfere with their academic responsibilities or affect financial allocations from the educational institution.

Importantly, students are not required to seek approval from their school or higher education institution to take up part-time employment.

Furthermore, they will be provided with an experience certificate for the duration of their work.

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