MUSCAT-In a first for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, Oman has introduced seven days of paid paternity leave for all employed Omani and non-Omani fathers at full salary. This can be extended to up to 98 additional days of unpaid, job-protected leave.
The new measure is part of Oman has launched the implementation of a new social insurance maternity benefits that Oman launched Wednesday, and which are set to significantly improve labor market opportunities for women in the Sultanate.
The new measure is part of Oman has launched the implementation of a new social insurance maternity benefits that Oman launched Wednesday, and which are set to significantly improve labor market opportunities for women in the Sultanate.
The new scheme provides Omani and non-Omani mothers who are in full-time employment with longer, fully paid maternity leave, equal to 14 weeks. It also includes the option of unpaid, job-protected leave for up to 98 additional days, which can be shared between father and mother.
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