Senate committee approves labour law amendments to boost worker protections

AMMAN — The Senate Labour and Social Development Committee, chaired by Senator Issa Murad, on Sunday approved a draft law amending the Labour Law, as submitted by the Lower House, with certain amendments. 

The meeting was attended by Minister of Labour Khaled Bakkar, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. 

Murad said that the draft law introduces key regulatory measures aimed at balancing employer-employee relations, commending the Ministry of Labour's efforts to regulate migrant workers in the labour market.

The amendments unify the medical reference for work-related injuries, classify occupational diseases as work-related injuries, and extend work-related injury provisions to workers not covered by social security.

The draft law also reorganises the employment regulations for migrant workers and outlines measures against those who violate employment terms. 

It also enhances protections for working women, including extended maternity leave and safeguards for workers’ rights to sick leave.