Jordanian Labour Law No. 8 of 1996

And its amendments*


Chapter (1-3)


Chapter One: Scope of Application of this Law and Interpretation of Terms
Chapter Two: Work Inspection
Chapter Three: Employment & Occupational Guidance

Chapter (4-6)


Chapter Four: Employment Contract
Chapter Five: Vocational Training Contract
Chapter Six: Collective Employment Contract

Chapter (7-9)

Chapter Seven: Protection of Wages
Chapter Eight: Work Regulation and Holidays
Chapter Nine: Safety and Occupational Health

Chapter (10-12)

Chapter Ten: Work Injuries and Occupational Diseases
Chapter Eleven: Union and Employers Association
Chapter Twelve: Settlement of Collective Labour Disputes







* This Law was published in the Official Gazette issue No. (4113) dated 16/4/1996 on page No. (1173), and was amended by Amending Law No. (12) of 1997 published in the Official Gazette issue No. (4192) dated 16/3/1997 on page No. (1182), and Amending Law No. (12) of 1998 published in the Official Gazette issue No. (4304) dated 1/10/1998 on Page No. (3733), and Amending Law No. (11) of 1999 published in the Official Gazette issue No. (4338) dated 1/4/1999 on page No. (1188), and Amending Law No. (56) of 2001 published in the Official Gazette issue No. (4511) dated 26/10/2001 on Page No. (4483), and Amending Temporary Law No. (51) of 2002 published in the Official Gazette issue No. (4561) dated 28/8/2002 on page No. (4085), and Amending Temporary Law No. (60) of 2002 published in the Official Gazette issue No. (4567) dated 10/10/2002 on page No. (4915).

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