What Employment and Labour Law Covers

Employment and labour law governs the rights, responsibilities, and protections of both employers and employees. It covers workplace regulations, dispute resolution, and compliance with international and local labour standards.

The firm provides counsel to ensure fair treatment, compliance with employment law, and the protection of workers’ rights in both domestic and international contexts.

Matters We Handle

• International labour standards: ensuring businesses comply with global labour regulations and fair employment practices.

• Protection of migrant workers: advocating for the rights of migrant workers, addressing legal challenges related to employment status, contracts, and workplace conditions.

• Employment disputes: representing employees and employers in workplace conflicts, including wrongful termination, contract breaches, and wage disputes.

• Employment contract drafting and compliance.

• Workplace policies and regulatory requirements.

• Resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.

Our Approach

• Consultation and case assessment: we analyse your situation and provide a tailored legal strategy.

• Compliance and documentation: ensuring employment contracts and workplace policies meet legal standards.

• Representation: advocating for clients in disputes, negotiations, and proceedings.

Why Clients Instruct Us

The firm has worked closely with the International Labour Organization, the UAE Ministry of Labour, embassies and international organisations to shape labour policy, protect workers’ rights, and ensure compliance with global standards. That international dimension allows us to deliver solutions that are compliant with Jordanian labour law and aligned with international benchmarks.

The Law That Applies

Employment in Jordan is governed by the Labour Law No. 8 of 1996 and its regulations, with social security contributions and benefits governed by the Social Security Law No. 1 of 2014. Non-Jordanian employees require work permits issued by the Ministry of Labour, and labour disputes are heard by the courts after the procedures the law requires.

How an Engagement Runs

Every engagement starts with a conflict check and a confidential first meeting. We then confirm the scope, the team and the fee basis in writing before any work begins, as set out on our Fees & Engagement page.

• Review: we assess contracts, policies and practices against the Labour Law and the employer’s sector rules.

• Documentation: we prepare employment contracts, internal regulations and termination documents.

• Disputes: we advise on grievances and claims, and represent clients before the competent authorities and courts.

• International standards: we align policies with ILO standards where clients require it.

Questions Clients Ask

What does an employer need before hiring a non-Jordanian employee?

A work permit from the Ministry of Labour, which depends on the occupation being open to non-Jordanians and on the employer meeting the applicable conditions. Residency requirements apply alongside the permit. We confirm the position for the specific role and nationality before the employee starts.

What should an employer check before ending an employment contract?

The contract type, the grounds for termination and whether they are permitted by the Labour Law, the notice due, and the employee’s accrued entitlements. Termination that does not follow the law can lead to compensation claims, so advice before acting is usually worthwhile.