The Jordanian Labor Law includes several main points related to regulating the relationship between workers and employers, and defining the rights and duties of each party. Here are the main points of the Jordanian labor law and its amendments:
1- working hours
- The maximum weekly working hours is 48 Hour 8 hours a day.
- The overtime work must be done with the consent of the worker and an additional 125% pay for normal days and 150% on holidays must be paid.
2- Holidays
- annual leaveThe worker is entitled to 14 days of paid annual leave if he works for a full year, and 21 days if his service period is more than 5 years.
- sick leaveThe worker is entitled to a 14-day paid sick leave per year, and can be extended to 28 days if it is documented by medical reports.
3- The wages
- The minimum wage is 260 dinars.
4- Resignation and dismissal
- The worker has the right to terminate the work contract with prior notice according to the notice period specified in the contract (usually a month).
- The employer may dismiss the worker in certain cases, such as a serious breach of his duties or the commission of serious violations.
- If the worker is arbitrarily dismissed, he has the right to claim compensation.
5- Occupational safety and health
- The law requires employers to take the necessary measures to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for workers.
6- Foreign workers
- The law regulates the employment of foreign workers and requests work permits.
7- Training and rehabilitation
- The law encourages the provision of training programs for workers to raise their efficiency.
8- Social Security
- Employers are required to participate in the Social Security Institution for the benefit of the workers, where the insurances related to retirement, injury, disability, and unemployment are covered.