Oman sick leave pay calculator
A worker who proves illness gets up to 182 days of sick leave a year, with a share of pay that goes down the longer the leave lasts.
Enter your total wage and the sick days already taken and taken now in the same year to see the pay owed and who pays it.
How it's calculated
- For the first 21 days of leave in the year: 100% of the wage.
- After that, until leave reaches 35 days: 75%.
- After that, until it reaches 70 days: 50%, then 35% up to the yearly limit.
- For Omani workers the employer pays the first 7 days in full and the Social Protection Fund pays the rest at the same shares.
An example
An Omani worker on a total wage of OMR 600 off sick for 10 days earns OMR 20 a day. The employer pays OMR 140 for the first seven days and the Fund pays OMR 60.
Frequently asked questions
How many sick days does Oman Labour Law give?
Up to 182 days a year, with a share of the total wage that starts at 100% and ends at 35%.
Who pays sick leave?
For Omani workers the employer pays the first seven days in full and the rest comes from the sick leave branch of the Social Protection Fund. For non-Omanis the employer pays under the Labour Law.
How do I prove I am ill?
With a medical certificate, under article 47 of the Labour Law.
Key terms
- Total wage
- The basic wage plus all allowances.
Up-to-date official data
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