Over 400 violators of the Labour Law were recorded last week, according to the Ministry of Manpower.

During the 30th of April to the 6th of May, the Ministry of Manpower’s labour inspection team found 475 cases that were in violation of the Labour Law. 

Of these cases, 279 were commercial workers, 42 were agricultural workers, and 84 were domestic workers.

After investigating the violations, 401 workers were arrested, including 184 fugitive workers. 39 were workers who were let go, and 25 workers did not carry official documents.

Muscat Governorate recorded the highest number of violations during this period, at 194 cases, followed by the Al -Batinah Governorate at 81 cases.

The authorities at the Ministry of Manpower have proceeded with legal action towards the cases.

The Ministry of Manpower also recorded during this week the deportation of 355 workers as a result of the violation of the provisions of the Labour Law.

Source: Timesofoman