Labor and Employment Cases in Jordan

Labor cases are disputes arising from the employment relationship between employer and employee, whether related to wages, termination of service, compensation, or the legal rights of the worker. These cases are heard before labor courts or the Ministry of Labor under the procedures set out in the Jordanian Labor Law.

Workers and employees have rights that cannot be waived by law, and our firm undertakes their claim and defense at the highest legal standards.

• Jordanian Labor Law No. 8/1996 and its amendments — the primary reference for workers and employers rights.
• Labor Leave Regulations — defines types and entitlements of leaves.
• End-of-Service Gratuity Regulations — sets out calculation of entitlements upon contract termination.
• Social Security Law and its implementing regulations — governs insurance contributions and pensions.
• International labor conventions ratified by Jordan — for protecting foreign workers and domestic workers.

• Employees and Workers: Claiming end-of-service gratuity, overdue salaries, wrongful dismissal compensation, unused leaves, and unpaid contract benefits.
• Employers and Companies: Defending against arbitrary claims, drafting sound employment contracts, and establishing HR policies in compliance with the law.
• Foreign Workers: Regularizing residency and permits status, claiming rights guaranteed by law regardless of nationality.

1. Initial Assessment: Review of employment contract and employment documents and identification of legally due rights.
2. Ministry of Labor Filing: Submitting a formal complaint and attending conciliation sessions when required.
3. Filing the Labor Case: Instituting the case before the competent labor court with full supporting documents.
4. Pleading and Representation: Full representation at court sessions and responding to the opposing side defenses.
5. Judgment Enforcement: Following up on labor judgment enforcement and collecting the awarded rights.

The right to claim labor entitlements in Jordan prescribes after one year from the contract termination date. Do not let time extinguish your right — contact our team to assess your labor situation immediately.