Jordan: Trade unions urge implementing the minimum wage

In June 2021, Jordan will implement the minimum wage decision of 260 dinars on all economic sectors, including the most affected sectors that are not authorized to work due to COVID-19.

 

In this context, the head of General Trade Union for Public Services and Free Vocations stressed the need for employers in all economic sectors, including those most affected and not authorized to work, to abide by the new decision.

 

work of the tripartite committee for labour affairs. It is worth noting that the minimum wage was raised from 220 dinars to 260 dinars.

 

work of the “Estidama”[1] program. This program allocates to the worker 50% of his wage approved by the Social Security Corporation, with a value ranging from 220 dinars as a minimum to a maximum of 500 dinars, to be borne by the “Estidama” program.

 

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[1] Translates from Arabic to continuity