Muscat: The Ministry of Manpower (MoM) has announced that the employers in the private sector may extend the fixed-term employment contract (for Omanis) without having to terminate
and introduce a new employment contract.
"All the employers need to do is update the date of the contract prior to its validity date by registering at the ministry's website meant for employment contract of Omanis."
Fixed contracts are legally valid for a fixed duration and are more applicable for situations where the employee is hired for projects that require a specific period of time to complete. The
fixed contract automatically terminates on the date of termination or expiry date, although may be considered as renewed with the same terms of both parties continue the employment arrangement as if it were still in place.
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