DUBAI: The General Federation of Oman Workers said forcing employees to go on unpaid leave because of the coronavirus crisis is illegal and violators will be dealt with accordingly, local daily Times of Oman reported.
Dozens of reports were submitted to the federation indicating companies had been violating labor rights, including salary deductions and not adhering to work-from-home mandates.
The reports of violations have continued to increase, the federation said, adding it will continue to monitor the situation.
The federation emphasized the private sector’s responsibility to “protect the national and expatriate workforce and commit to paying their wages, as well as ensure the availability of the necessary health standards at their workplace.”
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Oman calls out companies forcing workers to go on unpaid leave due to coronavirus
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Oman calls out companies forcing workers to go on unpaid leave due to coronavirus
- The reports of violations have continued to increase, the federation said, adding it will continue to monitor the situation
US reports constructive talks with Israel’s Netanyahu on Gaza plan
- Talks were held on Saturday
WASHINGTON: US officials’ discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the second phase of President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza were constructive, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday.
“The United States and Israel maintain a strong and longstanding relationship built on close coordination and shared priorities. The discussion was constructive and positive, with both sides aligned on next steps and the importance of continued cooperation on all matters critical to the region,” Witkoff said in an X post.
The talks were held on Saturday, he said.
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