Maternity leave in Oman

Hi all_things_genius,

50 days are granted towards the maternity break.

How many days before, or after the same can be availed is not the employer's concern.

Seems like your employer is pulling a fast one on you.

Throw the OLL references gently and softly at your employer; that might help them wisen up, or at atleast know that you are aware of the OLLs.

Else, you can also consult with some local labour lawyer and quote them as your reference.

Thank you Sumitran for your reply. I will see if the matter can be resolved internally first and go from there.

HI,

Can the employer apply for annual leave after taking maternity leave?

Please advice

Manang08 wrote:

HI,

Can the employer apply for annual leave after taking maternity leave?

Please advice

Hi Manang08,

Do you mean the 'employee' ??

Yes, the employee can combine her maternity leave along with her annual leave.

Thank you   

Dear Manang08

As Mr Sumitran noted, an employee can apply to combine the annual leave with her maternity leave provided that she has completed at least 6 months of continous service with the employer.

However, the employer is not bound to reply positively to such application as the enjoyment of annual leave entitlement, either fully at a time or partly,  is subject to the business needs of the employer.

Thus, the employer can lawfully refuse to grant such application for combination of maternity leave and annual leave if it is likely to affect his/her business.

And just an additional information...that maternity leave can be availed of only three times during the whole  service tenure unless she changes the employer

If nothing is mentioned in the contract about maternity leave then will I be eligible for maternity leave?