{
  "id": 1257670,
  "title": "Oman workers must get six months to improve before performance dismissal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/oman-workers-must-get-six-months-to-improve-before-performance",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-16T11:00:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-workers-must-get-six-months-to-improve-before-performance-dismissal-1.500642692"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oman's General Federation of Workers has issued guidance stating that employees cannot be dismissed for poor performance without the employer clearly identifying deficiencies and providing at least a six-month improvement period, as per the country's Labour Law. In a case cited by the federation, workers were told their services could be terminated if performance did not improve, but the notices failed to specify the areas of deficiency or the required performance standards. The federation emphasized that employers must provide a clear performance standard for workers to reach and must give employees a reasonable opportunity to improve, which must not be less than six months. Employers must also notify the Ministry of Labour of the intent to terminate three months before the contract's end. Such dismissals on grounds of insufficient competence should not be used as an immediate measure and workers should be given the chance to correct performance issues before losing their jobs.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Employees in Oman cannot be dismissed for poor performance without first being told clearly where they are falling short and being given at least six months to improve, according to guidance issued by the General Federation of Oman Workers. The federation highlighted the protections under Oman’s Labour Law as part of its “From the Workplace” awareness series, after examining a case in…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}