Amman – May 21, 2025 (fbmjo)
The Jordanian Association of Domestic Labor Recruitment Offices held a specialized workshop on Tuesday titled:
“Regulatory Frameworks Governing Recruitment Offices and Domestic Workers,” under the patronage of Minister of Labor Dr. Khaled Al-Bakar, with participation from representatives of the Ministry of Labor, Public Security Directorate, and various stakeholders.
In his opening remarks, Dr. Al-Bakar emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to partnership with the private sector in shaping policies and decisions that serve the labor market. He highlighted that the domestic labor sector is a vital component of the national workforce and requires continuous legislative updates and active oversight.
He noted that the Ministry is working to modernize related regulations and has established a dedicated directorate for domestic workers. He also revealed that more than 19,000 domestic workers currently lack valid work permits, prompting the Ministry to intensify inspection campaigns to organize the market and protect rights.
Al-Bakar explained that the recent decision to open licensing for new recruitment offices aims to improve service quality and reduce costs for citizens, adding that the Ministry will reevaluate the decision based on market needs and the number of licenses issued.
During the first quarter of 2025, the Domestic Workers Directorate processed over 17,000 transactions, resolved 297 complaints, conducted 66 inspection visits, and recovered more than 48,000 Jordanian Dinars in rights for both employers and domestic workers.
For his part, Association President Ahmad Al-Faouri expressed appreciation for the Minister’s participation, noting that it reflects the government’s commitment to public-private cooperation. He stressed the importance of opening new labor recruitment markets and involving the association in drafting legislation that directly affects the sector.
The workshop featured interactive sessions with participation from the Ministry of Labor, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, the Residency and Borders Department, and Preventive Security. Discussions focused on key challenges, policy recommendations, and ways to enhance working conditions and contractual relations in the domestic labor sector.
