Muscat – Ministry of Labour (MoL) registered a total of 36,114 labour complaints in 2024.

In a statement, the ministry highlighted its efforts to enhance labour rights awareness, having conducted 2,362 awareness campaigns during the year to educate workers on their rights under the Labour Law.

Additionally, 10,219 inspection visits were made across various institutions to ensure compliance with labour regulations and assess workplace conditions. As a result, 18,571 expatriate workers were found to be in violation of the Labour Law and arrested.

Meanwhile, the number of registered labour unions has increased to 334 this year to date.

MoL has also issued a stern warning to all citizens and residents regarding employment of unlicensed workers or infiltrators. According to Article 143 of the Labour Law, offenders face penalties including imprisonment for a period of no less than ten days and no more than one month and/or fines ranging from RO1,000 to RO2,000.