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Law No. 15 of 2015 concerning Electronic Transactions. -

Adopción: 2015-05-17 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2015-05-17 | JOR-2015-L-103025

The new law aims to enhance e-commerce by clarifying the legal framework for doing business online or for making contracts via electronic means of communication. Moreover, the law affords to electronic records the same legal value as documents made in writing. As such, ledgers and other book-keeping obligations can be satisfied by electronic records, provided such records meet certain security and technical requirements.

Repeals Law No. 85 of 2001 concerning Electronic Transactions.

Jordania - - Acuerdo internacional

Accord du 7 mai 2015 de reconnaissance de la formation et des brevets des marins aux fins du travail à bord de navires enregistrés en Jordanie. -

Adopción: 2015-05-07 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2015-05-07 | INT-2015-IA-103100

Approuvé par la Bulgarie par la décision n° 618 du Conseil des ministres du 17 octobre 2013.

Jordania - - Acuerdo internacional

Accord du 7 mai 2015 de reconnaissance de la formation et des brevets des marins aux fins du travail à bord de navires enregistrés en République de Bulgarie, entre le Ministère des transports, des technologies de l’information et des communications de la République de Bulgarie et le Ministère des transports du Royaume hachémite de Jordanie – « Administration maritime ». -

Adopción: 2015-05-07 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2015-05-07 | INT-2015-IA-103494

Approuvé par la Bulgarie, par la décision n° 618 du Conseil des ministres du 17 octobre 2013.

Jordania - - Ley

Law No. 13 of 2015 concerning Agriculture Law. -

Adopción: 2015-04-16 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2015-05-16 | JOR-2015-L-102861

This Law consisting of 73 articles divided in XIV Sections aims at reorganizing agriculture sector in the Kingdom of Jordan. The Ministry of Agriculture shall regulate, organize and develop the agriculture field in order to: increase the production of food and foodstuffs; use of natural and agricultural resources without damaging the environment; create of suitable conditions for investing in agricultural sectors and rural development; increase the production capacity; increase farmer’s incomes and improve their lifestyle; protect animals; improve the use of irrigation waters; face animal and plant diseases and epidemics; carry out scientific research and desertification control; and encourage agricultural cooperative work and agricultural cooperative associations. Public health measures and sanitary plant measures are discussed in articles 5-8. The Ministry of Agriculture shall: issue importation and exportation licences for agricultural products; in cooperation with other authorities, contribute in defining the National Standardization and Metrology standards for agricultural products; issue the directives required to organize plant production in a manner that secures efficiency of production and conservation of the agricultural resources and the environment. The Law establishes that licences are required for: establishing olive presses; producing, propagating, trading in seeds, fertilizers, plant growth regulators, the veterinary medicines, bio-veterinary preparations or animal growth regulators; producing or preparing pesticides; investing private forests through pruning or replacement of forest trees with fruit trees; grazing in the governmental forests; processing, investing or transport forest materials; cutting forest trees or bushes or wild plants; processing coal from governmental or private forests; establishing farms or hatcheries; producing or preparing materials of raw feed of animal origin, manufactured feed or feed additives; operating in slaughterhouses of poultry and livestock; fishing for commercial purposes; hunting wild birds or wild animals.
The Law also regulates: fishing, wildlife protection, hunting season, protected species, management of waste materials (i.e. plastic or containers of insecticide or seeds that have been used for agricultural purposes); inspections.
The XIV Sections are entitled as follows: Definitions; Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures; Plant Production; Seeds; Fertilizers and Plant Growth Regulators; Pesticides; Control of Plant Pests and Plant Quarantine; Forests and Ranges; Animal Production; Animal Health and Veterinary Quarantine; Slaughter of Poultry and Livestock; Fishing; Bees; Protection of Wild Birds and Wild Animals; and General Provisions.

This Law Repeals Law No. 20 of 1973 concerning Agriculture.

Jordania - - Acuerdo internacional

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of Labour between the Saudi Arabia Kingdom and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. -

Adopción: 2015-03-16 | JOR-2015-IA-102860

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of labour between the Saudi Arabia Kingdom and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Jordania - - Ley

Law No. 3 of 2015 amending Law No.33 of 1992 concerning Development and Employment Fund Law. -

Adopción: 2015-03-01 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2015-03-01 | JOR-2015-L-103023

The Law amends Section 7 and Section 8 of Law No.33 of 1992 concerning Development and Employment Fund Law.

Jordania - - Ley

Law No. 7 of 2015 ratifying an International Agreement on the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism. -

Adopción: 2015-03-01 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2015-03-01 | JOR-2015-L-103024

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan ratifies the International Agreement on the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism.

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Regulation No. 12 of 2015 regulating the organisation of Private Recruitment Agencies for the Recruitment of Non-Jordanian Domestic Workers. -

Adopción: 2015-02-16 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2015-02-16 | JOR-2015-R-102856

Regulates the private offices of recruiting Non-Jordanian Domestic Workers.
Requires employers to purchase insurance from any legally licensed company that will cover the householder (employer) for financial losses resulting from the worker leaving or ‘refusing to work’. In addition, recruiters are bound to replace domestic workers for employers in three circumstances. Firstly, recruiters must replace those who ‘refuse to work’ for their new employer during the first 30 days at no further cost to the householder and on condition that the original recruit is ‘transferred outside of the country’. Secondly, where a migrant worker fails to arrive in Jordan whether by choice or not, recruiters must provide their employer with a replacement domestic worker at no additional cost. Thirdly, the responsible recruiter must also replace a domestic worker if the employer finds her to be pregnant or are otherwise certified as unfit by the Ministry of Health. However, recruiters are not legally responsible for replacing a domestic worker if employers have caused her to leave their employment, such as in cases where they have assaulted the worker.

Repeals Regulation No. 89 of 2009 Regulating of Organizing the Private Offices of Recruiting Non Jordanian Domestic Workers. .

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Council of Ministers Decision No. 6439 of 09/11/2014 approves the accession of The Hashemite kingdom of Jordan to the Protocol of 1992 to amend the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage of 1969. -

Adopción: 2014-12-31 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2014-12-31 | JOR-2014-R-100352

Approves the accession of The Hashemite kingdom of Jordan to the Protocol of 1992 to amend the International International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage of 1969.

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Council of Ministers Decision No. 6376 of 05/11/2014 Approves the accession of the Hashemite kingdom of Jordan to the ILO - Maritime Labour Convention, 2006. -

Adopción: 2014-12-16 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2014-12-16 | JOR-2014-R-100353

Approves the accession of the Hashemite kingdom of Jordan to the ILO - Maritime Labour Convention, 2006.

Jordania - - Ley

Law No. 31 of 2014 concerning Public-Private Partnership. -

Adopción: 2014-11-02 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2014-11-02 | JOR-2014-L-100337

The Law aims to encourage the participation of the private sector in the Kingdom's economic development and provide a legislative environment for joint projects between the two sectors. The Law focuses on identifying infrastructure sectors open to private participation, designating the agencies responsible for approving private projects or contracts, clarifying rules regarding contract amendments and termination, ensuring competitive bidding and other procurement related provisions and defining the availability of dispute settlement, namely international arbitration. The Law also aims to rehabilitate, construct, operate and maintain the public infrastructure, as well as encouraging the private sector to invest with the government and extending funding for feasible public projects.

Jordania - - Ley

Law No. 32 of 2014 concerning Juvenile Law. -

Adopción: 2014-11-02 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2015-01-01 | JOR-2014-L-100351

The new law raises the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 7 to 12 in accordance with international standards. It also prioritises alternatives to detention and diversion from the legal system, ultimately adopting a rehabilitative approach to juvenile justice versus a penal one. The new law will further facilitate the work of Juvenile Police Department (JPD) and programs for children in conflict with the law.

Repeals Law No. 24 of 1968 concerning Juvenile Law.

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Regulation No. 96 of 2014 amending Regulation No. 82 of 2013 concerning the Civil Service. -

Adopción: 2014-10-16 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2014-10-16 | JOR-2014-R-99155

This Regulation amends the following Articles of Regulation No. 82 of 2013 concerning the Civil Service:

Articles: 2, 17(b), 21(b), 22, 25(b), 26(b), 28, 30(a), 31(a), 32(c), 45, 49, 67(b), 68, 71(b), 76(b), 78(a)(1), 82, 84(a)(6), 89, 92, 94, 99, 102, 106(c), 111(b), 116, 127(a), 142(b)(1), 143, 169, 175(f)(1), 185.

Jordania - - Ley

Law No. 1 of 2014 on Social Security Law. (¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ 1 ¿¿¿¿ 2014 ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿) -

Adopción: 2014-01-29 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2014-01-29 | JOR-2014-L-108105

Chapter I: Definitions and Scope of Application.
Chapter II: Administrative Organization of the Corporation.
Chapter III: Financial Resources of the Corporation.
Chapter IV: Work Injury Insurance.
Chapter V: Maternity Insurance.
Chapter VI: Unemployment Insurance.
Chapter VII: Old Age, Disability and Death Insurance.
Chapter VIII: Public Sector Insurance.
Chapter IX: General Provisions.
Tables

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Regulation No. 82 of 2013 concerning the Civil Service. -

Adopción: 2013-12-29 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2014-01-01 | JOR-2013-R-95849

Chapter I - Definitions.
Chapter II - General Principles.
Chapter III - Roles and Duties.
Chapter IV - Human Resources Planning.
Chapter V - Job Classes and Offices Categories and Degrees.
Chapter VI - Salaries and Allowances.
Chapter VII - Overtime, Incentives and Rewards.
Chapter VIII - Human Resources Committees.
Chapter IX - Appointments.
Chapter X - Professional Rules of Conduct and Duties and Ethics of Public Service.
Chapter XI - Performance Management and Evaluation.
Chapter XII - Promotions, Situations Improvements and Occupying Supervisory Jobs.
Chapter XIII - Transference, Charge, Deputation, Authorization and Secondment.
Chapter XIV - Official Working Hours and Leaves.
Chapter XV - Training and Scholarship.
Chapter XVI - Disciplinary Procedures and Penalties.
Chapter XVII - Grievances.
Chapter XVIII - Dismissal from Duty.
Chapter XIX - General Provisions.

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Regulation No. 77 of 2013 amending Regulation No. 5 of 2011 on establishing the Doctors Social Solidarity Fund. -

Adopción: 2013-10-31 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2013-10-31 | JOR-2013-R-95860

Section 2 of Regulation No. 77 of 2013 amends Section 4 paragraph (b) of Regulation No. 5 of 2011 on establishing the Doctors Social Solidarity Fund as follows: "Doctors who want to become a member in the Fund must be under the age of 55 years old".

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Decree No. 37 of 2013 on the ratification of the Memorandum of Understanding on Labour Cooperation, Signed between the Government of Qatar and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Government. -

Adopción: 2013-09-25 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2013-08-28 | QAT-2013-R-96784

Provides for the ratification of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Qatar and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Government on cooperation in the Labour field.

Jordania - - Otros textos (circular, directiva, aviso gubernativo, etc.)

Instructions of 2013 on Legal Guardianship. -

Adopción: 2013-04-01 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2013-04-01 | JOR-2013-M-95873

Regulates the functioning of guardianship arrangements with children. Parents for legal guardianship must be Muslim, married for five or more years, and medically certified as infertile. Provides that the father must be between 35-55 years old, and the mother 30-50 years old.
The prospective family for legal guardianship may have up to two children total, including the child(ren) for the legal guardianship. If the prospective guardians already have one child, then the Jordanian child placed in their care must be of the same sex as that child. Prospective guardian parents who have previously obtained legal guardianship in Jordan must wait a minimum of two years before seeking legal guardianship of another child of the same gender.

Jordania - - Otros textos (circular, directiva, aviso gubernativo, etc.)

Instructions of 2013 concerning the Use, Import, and Export of Ozone Depleting Substances. -

Adopción: 2013-03-17 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2013-03-17 | JOR-2013-M-95892

This Regulation provides for the protection of the environment and the ozone layer by giving the instructions for the use, import, and export of substances depleting the ozone layer.
It is composed of 35 articles. Article 2: deals with some terms and definitions. Article 3: establishes a national committee of representatives of all ministries to be located in the Ministry of Environment and it will be concerned with the protection of the ozone layer. The objectives of this Committee are to : oversee the implementation of the national strategy to ensure the safety of the ozone layer, and establishing qualified training centers . Article 4: provides for the establishment of the Ozone Unit at the Ministry of Environment and for its competencies and duties. Article 5: prohibits the establishment of new industrial facilities or expansion of existing industries that use substances depleting the Ozone Layer (Annex 1). Article 6: prohibits the import or re-export of CFCS (Annex 2). The import of such substances should be only according to specific conditions mentioned in Articles 6 and 7. Any violation to the provisions of this Regulation will be penalized .

Repeals: Instruction of 2003 controlling the use of materials depleting the ozone layer.

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Regulation No. 11 of 2013 amending Regulation No. 11 of 2009 concerning Domestic Workers, Cooks, Gardeners and Similar Categories. -

Adopción: 2013-02-14 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2013-02-14 | JOR-2013-R-95847

Section 2 of Regulation No. 11 of 2013 amends Section 6 paragraph (a) of Regulation No. 11 of 2009 concerning Domestic Workers, Cooks, Gardeners and Similar Categories as follows: "The total actual hours of domestic work shall be eight hours per day, excluding idle time and rest or meal breaks".

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Regulation No. 8 of 2013 concerning the Basis and Conditions for Granting Licenses and Permits for the Radiation Facilities and Workers. -

Adopción: 2013-02-14 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2013-02-14 | JOR-2013-R-95893

This Regulation provides 24 Articles concerning the basis and conditions for applying and granting licenses and permits for the Radiation Facilities and Workers.

It repeals Regulation No. 33 of 2003 concerning the Basis and Conditions for Granting Licenses and Permits for the Radiation Facilities and Workers.

Jordania - - Acuerdo internacional

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan/ The Ministry of Labour and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia/ The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, concerning Employing Ethiopian Workers in Jordan. -

Adopción: 2012-10-01 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2012-08-15 | JOR-2012-IA-93869

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan/ The Ministry of Labour and The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia/ The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of human power in Addis Ababa, 15/08/2012.
The MoU will help to jointly review and agree on standard employment contract for Ethiopian workers employed in Jordan.
The MoU is significant to study emerging employment opportunities and suggest measures of technical cooperation, training skill enhancement and to provide all the sectors with technically skilled personnel for the benefit of both parties.
Moreover, it will serve as instrument to combat human trafficking and it will help to protect the rights and well-being of Ethiopians working in Jordan through curbing problems between employees and employers.

Jordania - - Ley

Law No. 15 of 2012 concerning establishing the Constitutional Court. -

Adopción: 2012-06-07 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2012-10-07 | JOR-2012-L-94600

This Law establishes the Constitutional Court Law, it is financially and administratively independent. The Constitutional Court will monitor the constitutionality of laws and regulations in force, interpret provisions of the Constitution when requested, and issue its judgements in the name of the King. The Court will carry out these tasks when requested, either by a decision of the Council of Ministers or by a resolution taken by the Senate or the Chamber of Deputies, passed by an absolute majority.

Jordania - - Ley

Law No. 13 Of 2012 concerning Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Law. -

Adopción: 2012-04-16 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2012-04-16 | JOR-2012-L-94599

For achieving the objectives of this Law, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is to work on the following in cooperation and coordination with the competent bodies:
a. Exploiting Renewable Energy Sources for increasing the
percentage of their contribution to the total energy mix,achieving safe supply thereof and promoting investment thereto.
b. Contributing to environmental protection and achieving sustainable development.
c. Rationalizing the exploitation of energy and improving its efficiency in various sectors.

In cases not prescribed in this Law, the provisions of the
Electricity Law shall apply.

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Instructions of 2012 on Licensing Homework Positions. -

Adopción: 2012-02-01 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2012-02-01 | JOR-2012-R-94598

These Instructions regulate the terms and conditions and applications for licensing jobs that are performed at home (homework).

Section 1: These Instructions enter into force as from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
Section 2: Definitions.
Section 3:List of homework professions.
Section 4: Determines the conditions and requirements for performing homework, the home worker shouldn't use any equipments or provide any service that may cause noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odours, cause negative electrical or magnetic impact, or cause negative impact on the neighbourhood. Moreover, they shouldn't use or produce hazardous materials that may impact on the health and safety of the public.
Section 5: homework licensing applications and obtaining a license.
Section 6: General Provisions.
Section 7: Space requirements for home workers.
Section 8: General standards for home workers.
Section 9: Special standards for home workers.
Section 10: Inspection procedures.
Section 11: Sanctions.
Section 12: Revoking the license.
Section 13: Delegation of powers.
Section 14: Repeals Instructions of 2011 on Licensing Homework Positions.
Schedule: Homework Professions List.

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Regulation No. 1 of 2012 amending the Regulations on Municipal Employees. -

Adopción: 2012-01-25 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2012-01-01 | JOR-2012-R-94597

Section No. 6 of Regulation No. 108 of 2007 on Municipal Employees is repealed and amended, this Section provides schedules that sets out the wages, annual increase and allowances to municipal employees according to their rates and categories.

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Tripartite Commission for Labour Affairs Order of 31/12/2011, setting the monthly minimum wage. -

Adopción: 2011-12-31 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2012-02-01 | JOR-2011-R-90853

The monthly minimum wage for Jordanian employees is raised to 190 JD.

This Order excludes foreign employees, whose minimum wage remains 150 JD according to the previous Order of 16/11/2008.

Jordania - - Constitución

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Constitutional Amendments of 2011. -

Adopción: 2011-10-01 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2011-10-01 | JOR-2011-C-91041

Makes some major amendments made to the Constitution of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The main amendments are the following:
Article 18 amends Chapter V (sections 58-61) of the Constitution and establishes a Constitutional Court to be located in Amman. It will be independent and separate judicial body, and shall consist of nine members, including the president, who is appointed by the King. The term of membership in the constitutional court is six years and membership is not able to be renewed. The Constitutional Court shall monitor the constitutionality of laws and regulations and issues its judgements in the name of the King.
Section 67 of the Constitution is amended and introduces the establishment of an independent commission to oversee elections.

Jordania - - Ley

Law No. 14 of 2011 concerning the Jordanian Teachers Association. -

Adopción: 2011-09-15 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2011-10-15 | JOR-2011-L-90936

The Jordanian teachers associations shall be established, based in Amman and shall have a legal personality, and administrative and financial independence. The association will improve ethical standards and values for both teachers and students, by improving performance, establishing rules, and improving both the teaching and learning elements.

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Ministerial Order of 2011, concerning occupations that are dangerous or tiring or harmful to the health of youth. -

Adopción: 2011-06-16 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2011-06-16 | JOR-2011-R-90849

This Order determines the types of hazardous employment that are prohibited for juveniles under the age of 18 years.
The Order contains the following list of the types of jobs that are classified as hazardous or dangerous or tiring or harmful to the health of young workers.

1. Physical Hazard Works
2. Psychological and Social Hazards of Work
3. Moral Hazardous Works
4. Chemical Hazards
5. Physical Hazards
6. Biological and Bacteriological Hazards
7. Ergonomic Hazards
8. Other Hazards

Under these headings, further details are given as to the specific occupations that are considered to be hazardous to youth. Under the title other Hazards, children prohibited from working on ships. The Minister by an order may add more hazardous employment that are prohibited for children under the age of 18 years and that shall be according to a report formed by a specialized authority.

Jordania - - Otros textos (circular, directiva, aviso gubernativo, etc.)

Instructions of 2011, Licensing Work From Home Jobs. -

Adopción: 2011-06-01 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2011-06-01 | JOR-2011-M-91288

These Instructions regulate the terms and conditions and applications for licensing jobs that are performed at home.

Section 1: These Instructions enter into force as from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Section 2: Definitions.
Section 3: The Greater Amman Municipality issued a regulated home professions list (it is added after Section 14 of this Instructions), determining the kind of jobs/professions that can be performed from home, the Greater Amman Municipality can add or remove any home professions from the list at any time.
Section 4: Determines the conditions and requirements for performing professions from home, the home worker shouldn¿t use any equipments or provide any service that may cause noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, cause negative electrical or magnetic impact, or cause negative impact on the neighborhood. Moreover, they shouldn¿t use or produce hazardous materials that may impact on the health and safety of the public.
Section 5, Section 6, Section 7: Home professions licensing applications and obtaining a license.
Section 8: Space requirements for home workers.
Section 9: General standards for home workers.
Section 10: Inspection procedures
Section 11: Sanctions.
Section 12: Revoking the license.
Section 13: The Greater Amman Municipality Law provisions, Regulations and Instructions shall be taken into account, including its procedures, fees and charges.
Section 14: Delegation of powers.
Schedule: Home Professions List.

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Regulation No. 5 of 2011 establishing the Doctors Social Solidarity Fund. -

Adopción: 2011-03-31 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2011-03-31 | JOR-2011-R-91110

Made under Law No. 13 of 1972 of the Jordan medical association. The Regulations establish a Fund in the Jordan Medical Association called "The Doctors Social Solidarity Fund". The Fund's aim is to achieve social solidarity for its members (doctors) and provide social and financial assistance to members and their family in cases of total disablement or death. The membership in the Fund is optional, and doctors must be under 45 years of age to become a member.

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Regulation No. 8 of 2011 concerning Pensions and Subsidies Benefits Scheme for Jordanian Veterinarians. -

Adopción: 2011-03-31 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2011-03-31 | JOR-2011-R-91252

Made under Law No. 28 of 2008 concerning the Jordanian Veterinarian Association. Establishes a fund in the Jordanian Veterinarian Association called "Pensions and Subsidies Fund". The Fund is to be with a private account and the aim of the Fund is to ensure pension payments to the contributor or his/her family members as well as survivor benefits to the contributor's family members in case of his/her death.

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Regulation No. 9 of 2011 concerning the establishment of a Health Insurance Fund for the Jordanian Veterinarian Association. -

Adopción: 2011-03-31 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2011-03-31 | JOR-2011-R-91256

Made under Law No. 28 of 2008 concerning the Jordanian Veterinarian Association. A fund is established in the Jordanian Veterinarian Association called "Health Insurance Fund". The Fund aims to provide health care benefits to the Veterinarian members and their family/beneficiaries according to the provisions of this Regulation.

To acquire the health care expenses from the fund, the member and the beneficiaries need to pay all their obligations to the association.

The membership in the Fund is mandatory and excludes members who are insured in other mandatory insurance schemes.

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Regulation No. 12 of 2011 amending Regulation No. 3 of 2001 concerning Pension and Benefits Scheme for Agricultural Engineers. -

Adopción: 2011-03-31 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2011-03-31 | JOR-2011-R-91261

Section 2: Section 14 paragraph (b) of Regulation No. 3 of 2001 is amended by repealing the phrase "reached the 60 years of age" and replacing it with the phrase "completed 60 years of age"

Section 3: Section 19 of the Regulation No. 3 of 2001 is amended as follows:

1)Repeals the phrase "his portion shall be distributed equally among all dependents" and replacing it by the phrase "his portion shall be returned to the Fund".
2)Section 19 paragraph (a) is repealed and replaced as follows: "The total portion of the wife/husband of the deceased contributor and his/her sons and daughters or the only dependent shall not be less than half of the pension payment that the deceased contributor was entitled to."

Section 4: Section 21 of the Regulation No. 3 of 2001 is amended by repealing the number "3000 JD" and replacing it with the number " 5000 JD".

Jordania - - Otros textos (circular, directiva, aviso gubernativo, etc.)

Instructions of 2011 amending the Original Instructions of 1981 concerning the cost of living allowances for pensioners. -

Adopción: 2011-03-01 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2011-01-01 | JOR-2011-M-90821

Section 4 of the Original Instructions of 1981 is amended by adding a new paragraph No. (16), that grants civil and military pensioners 20 (JD) monthly allowance added to their pension payment.

Jordania - - Acuerdo internacional

Corporation Agreement between The Government of The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and The Government of Japan concerning the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. -

Adopción: 2011-02-01 | JOR-2011-IA-90925

The Government of The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and The Government of Japan have signed on 10 September 2010 in Amman, Jordan an agreement that will enhance and develop cooperation between them in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

This Agreement shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after the date on which the Parties exchange diplomatic notes informing each other that their respective internal procedures necessary for entry into force of this Agreement have been completed.

Jordania - - Otros textos (circular, directiva, aviso gubernativo, etc.)

Executive Instructions concerning Insurance, issued in pursuance to the provisions of paragraph (I) of Section (11) and paragraph (B) of Section (107) of the Social Security Temporary Law No. 7 of 2010. -

Adopción: 2011-01-16 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2011-01-16 | JOR-2011-M-90769

Part 1: Definitions.
Part 2: Insurance Contributions Payments.
Part 3: Collection Actions and Payment Instalment Agreements.
Part 4: Procedure for Conducting Inspections.
Part 5: Work Injuries and Occupational Diseases.
Part 6: Old Age, Disability and Death Benefits.
Part 7: Maternity Insurance and Unemployment Insurance.
Part 8: Insurance Committees.
Part 9: General Provisions.

Jordania - - Otros textos (circular, directiva, aviso gubernativo, etc.)

Instructions of 2011 amending The Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping. -

Adopción: 2011-01-16 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2011-01-16 | JOR-2011-M-91038

Made under Law No. (46) of 2006, the Maritime Authority Law of Jordan.

Amends Section 6(3), Section 22(9)(4), Section 22(10)(3), Section 22(11)(4), Section 26(2), Section 27(3), Section 43 and Section 46, of the Original Instructions concerning the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping.

The main amendments are on the Validity of a Medical Certificates.

Jordania - - Otros textos (circular, directiva, aviso gubernativo, etc.)

Instructions of 2011 amending Original Instructions of 2010, regarding the Examination Board and Examination Center concerning Maritime Education, Training Standards and Certification for Seafarers. -

Adopción: 2011-01-16 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2011-01-16 | JOR-2011-M-91056

Section (6) is added to the Original Instructions of 2010. This section determines the qualifications and experience of the marine examiners who examine and evaluate qualified marine captains, officers and engineers.

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Order of the Minister of Labour concerning the jobs and hours in which the employment of women is prohibited in accordance with the provisions of section 69 of the Labour Code No. 8 of 1996. -

Adopción: 2010-12-01 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2010-12-01 | JOR-2010-R-98174

On the prohibition of the employment of women in certain occupations and at certain times.

Jordania - - Ley

Interim Law No. 26 of 2010 amending the Labour Code.

Adopción: 2010-07-15 | JOR-2010-L-85213

Amends a number of provisions in the Labour Code. Section 2 concerning definitions of is amended by deleting "a group of workers or" by "collective labour dispute". Section 10 is also amended concerning the establishment of private employment agencies. Section 11 is modified as is section 12 concerning the employment and recruitment of non-Jordanian workers as well as technical and vocational training. Section 13 is deleted and replaced concerning employment of disabled workers. Section 15 is amended concerning language of the employment contract for foreign workers. Section 21 adds a new paragraph (d) concerning reaching the pensionable age under the Social Security Act. Section 25 is deleted and replaced by a new section concerning appeal against dismissal. Section 31(a) is amended slightly with respect to numbering. Section 32 is amended coverage of workers. Section 39 adds a new paragraph (b) concerning issuing instructions on registration and adherence to collective labour contracts. Section 40 is deleted and replaced by a new section concerning collective labour contracts. Section 42 is amended by deleting paragraph (a) and inserting new paragraphs (a) and (b) concerning composition of collective labour contracts. Section 44 is deleted and replaced concerning collective bargaining. Section 52 is deleted and replaced by a new paragraph concerning the Tripartite Committee. Minor amendments are made to section 53 (change in amount of dinar). Section 54 id deleted and replaced by a new paragraph concerning the establishment of the Wage Authority. Section 57 is amended by adding a new phrase at the end of the paragraph concerning number of days that apply to this section. Section 58 is deleted and replaced by a new section concerning application of provisions on hours to management personnel. Section 61 has minor change. Section 65 is amended by deleted a phrase at the end of the paragraph and replacing it with a new wording "or on the basis of a report of a medical committee approved by the enterprise". section 66 and 72 (deletion of the word "married") have minor amendments made to them.Section 98 is deleted and replaced by a new section concerning establishment and composition of trade unions. Section 99 is deleted and replaced by a new section concerning objectives of trade unions. Section 100 is amended concerning internal rules of trade unions. Section 102 is amended concerning registration of trade unions. Section 103 is deleted and replaced by a new section concerning depositing amendments to internal rules for trade unions. Section 107 is deleted and replaced by a new section concerning setting of rules for trade unions by the Tripartite Committee. Section 108 is deleted and replaced by a new section concerning protection of trade unionists and non-discrimination by the employer. Section 109 is deleted and replaced by a new section concerning funds of trade unions. Section 110(e) is deleted and replaced by a new paragraph on regulation of the business of trade unions. Section 113 is deleted and replaced by a new section on records of trade unions and employers' associations. Section 115 is deleted and replaced by a new section on establishment of subordinate committees. Section 116 is deleted and replaced concerning violation of internal rules of trade unions. Section 118 is deleted and replaced by new section on financial reports of trade unions. Section 119(a) is deleted and replaced by a new section on penalties with respect to continuation of dissolved trade unions. Section 137 is amened by re-numbering paragraph (c) by making it (c)(1) and adding a new (c)(2) concerning extent of application of (c)(1). Paragraph (d) is deleted.

Jordania - - Ley

Social Security Temporary Law (Law No. 7 of 2010). -

Adopción: 2010-04-01 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2010-04-01 | JOR-2010-L-90791

Chapter I: Definitions and Scope of Application.
Chapter II: Organizational Structure of SSC.
Chapter III: Financial Resources of the Institution.
Chapter IV: Insurance Against Work Injuries.
Chapter V: Maternity Insurance.
Chapter VI: Unemployment Insurance.
Chapter VII: Old Age, Disability and Death Insurance.
Chapter VIII:Public Sector Insurance.
Chapter IX: General Provisions.

Partially repeals Law No. 19 of 2001. Some of the provisions of the 2001 Law remain in force with respect to certain categories of workers. See articles 77, 78, 106 and 108.

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Regulation No. 21 of 2010 on the Tripartite Commission for Labour Affairs. -

Adopción: 2010 | JOR-2010-R-98876

This law provides that a tripartite commission for labour affairs is established and defines its powers and duties. The tripartite commission is chaired by the Minister, and nine members who shall represent the Ministry, employers and workers.
The duration of their membership will be four years.
The General Secretary of the Ministry shall be the Vice-President and he will assume the duties of the president in his absence.

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Regulation No 90/2009 Of Domestic Workers, Cooks, Gardeners And Similar Categories. -

Adopción: 2009-08-25 | JOR-2009-R-85397

Regulates the employment conditions of domestic workers including obligations of employers and workers, hours of work, leave and termination of the employment contract.

Jordania - - Ley

Law No. 47 of 2008 on Public Health Law. -

Adopción: 2008-08-17 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2008-08-17 | JOR-2008-L-108106

This Law consisting of 75 articles aims at regulating issues related to the public health system in the Kingdom of Jordan. The Law governs all professions related to public health and conditions and necessary procedures required for practicing in the medical profession. Art.4 states also that the Ministry of Health is the competent authority accountable for the protection of public health in the country. It is also responsible for monitoring the water and food quality to ensure its safety and adequacy for human consumption.

Jordania - - Acuerdo internacional

Prime Ministerial Decree No. 44, on the ratification of the Bilateral Agreement on the Organization of the Recruitment and Employment of Workers, Signed with the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Adopción: 2008-08-10 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2008-08-10 | INT-2008-IA-81063

Regulates the cooperation between the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor in the Syrian Arab Republic and the Ministry of Labor in Jordan to control, facilitate and simplify procedures for the recruitment and employment of workers between the two countries and the development of rules and regulations to ensure the implementation of the provisions of the Convention.

Jordania - - Ley

Law No. 48 of 2008 amending the Labour Code. (¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ 48 ¿¿¿¿ 2008 ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿) -

Adopción: 2008-07-15 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2008-08-17 | JOR-2008-L-89325

The Labour Law is amended as follows:
Section 1: The new law is referred to in the present Law by "The Law amending the Labour Law of 2008" and read in conjunction with the Law No. 8 of 1996, referred to by the original Law as amended. The Law enters into force as from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

Section 2: Section 2 of the original Law is amended in fine as follows: the following definition is added at the end of this section: "Tripartite commission": Tripartite commission for labour affairs is established under the provisions of section 43 of the present Law.

Section 3: section 3 of the original Law is repealed and replaced as follows:
a) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this section, the provisions of this law shall apply to all workers and employers, except for public servants and municipal employees.
b) Agricultural and domestic workers, cooks and gardeners, as well as assimilated persons are covered under by laws to be issued for this purpose. Such text shall regulate their contracts, rest hours, inspection and any other issues concerning their employment.

Section 4: Section 12(1)(c) of the original Law is amended by repealing the expression "those who are excluded from the scope of the Law according to section 3(c) and (d)" and to be replaced by the expression: " those to whom section 3(b) of the present Law is applicable".

Section 5: Section 29 of the original Law is amended as follows:
I.To add the expression "or all other forms of sexual assault punishable under the legislation in force".
II.The numbers of the paragraphs are reorganized from 1 to 7.
III.To add the expression as follows: b) If the Minister finds that an employer or his/her representative assaulted his/her employee or worker, by beating or exercising any sexual abuse against them, the minister may order to closure of the establishment for a period that deems appropriate, taking into account the provisions of any other legislation in force.

Section 6: Section 43 of the original Law is repealed and replaced as follows: A tripartite commission for labour affairs is established. It is chaired by the Minister, and its members are representatives form the Ministry and from employers and workers with equal numbers.

Section 7: Section 77 of the original Law is repealed and replaced as follows:
a)If the employer or the director of the establishment committed any offence of any section of this chapter or any provision of by-laws or order issued according to this chapter, he/she shall be punished by a fine not less than 300 dinars and not exceeding 500 dinars. The punishment should not be reduced below the minimum required by law.
b)In addition to the penalty provided by law, an employer shall be punished if he/she requests an a employee to work by force, fraud or threat, including confiscating his/her passport, by a fine of not less than 500 dinars, but less than 1,000 dinars.

Jordania - - Reglamento, Decreto, Orden, Ordenanza

Federal Decree No. 92/2007 on the ratification of the Convention for the Cooperation in the Field of Manpower Between the Government of the United Arab Emirates and the Government of the Kingdom of Jordan.

Adopción: 2007-11-29 | Fecha de entrada en vigor: 2007-11-29 | ARE-2007-IA-81138

The Decree sets the ground for cooperation between the Governments of the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Jordan in the area of labour in particular with respect to the organization of migrant workers and vocational training as well as the exchange of experiences and information.

Jordania - - Acuerdo internacional

Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Organization of the Migration of Egyptian Laborers to work in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. -

Adopción: 2007-03-29 | INT-2007-IA-79115

Regulates flow of egyptian workers into Jordan.