Clarification by MOL on Job Status of Omani Staff at Telecom Firm: What It Means for Workforce Stability and Business Confidence in Oman
Muscat: The Ministry of Labour has addressed recent social media reports concerning the dismissal of 125 employees by the Omani Qatari Telecommunications Company (Ooredoo).
In coordination with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), the Ministry engaged with the company’s management to clarify the situation. It was disclosed that the company proposed an option allowing employees to voluntarily resign with compensation equivalent to their full salary for 24 months. Out of the 125 employees, 114 accepted this offer, while 11 chose to decline it.
Following this, the Ministry convened a meeting involving the company’s management, its labor union, and the General Federation of Workers of Oman (GFOW) to negotiate and work towards a mutually acceptable resolution.
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