Khaberni – The number of labor complaints recorded by the directorates and inspection departments at the Ministry of Labor rose to 4108 complaints from the beginning of January (January) until the end of May (May) 2026, according to a report from the Central Inspection Directorate.
The report indicates that 1443 complaints fell within the jurisdiction of labor inspectors, while 2629 complaints were handled within their jurisdiction, and 1153 complaints were settled amicably with employers and the collection of workers' rights, while 807 complaints remained pending as of the end of the past May, according to Al-Ghad.
The number of violations directed at establishments based on complaints was 442 violations.
The ministry continues to address individual complaints amicably, and if settlement is not possible, the worker is directed to the judiciary, particularly in cases of termination of service and financial claims not covered by the employment contract.
Regarding the nature of the complaints, complaints of non-payment of wages topped the list with 1797 complaints, accounting for about 44% of the total complaints.
In addition, 303 complaints were recorded against legal procedures by the institution, 252 complaints for not granting a certificate of experience, 238 complaints for termination of service for an indeterminate period or verbal contract, 235 complaints for claiming overtime, and 235 complaints related to stopping the worker from working and 156 complaints for termination of service for a fixed period, and 117 complaints for wage reduction, and 87 complaints for not giving a copy of the work contract and 76 complaints related to the acquired right due to not benefiting from it.
There were also 74 complaints for not giving the minimum wage, 71 complaints for claims for annual leave allowance, 67 complaints for worker dismissal after filing a complaint, 55 complaints objecting to the deduction from annual leave, and 47 complaints due to non-compliance with Article 29 of the Labor Law, and 44 complaints for not giving a one-month notice, 38 complaints against private employment offices, 31 complaints related to forced labor and 28 complaints due to forcing the worker to take unpaid leave, and 25 complaints for not meeting occupational safety and health standards, and 21 complaints due to not reporting work injury, and 19 complaints for terminating services during leave or sending notice during it and 10 complaints for holding the worker's passport and only two complaints related to intellectual property rights.
During the same period, the ministry's inspection staff conducted 22 targeted inspection campaigns for specific economic sectors, while the total warnings and violations directed at establishments according to the provisions of the labor law was 442 violations.
These figures reflect the ongoing challenges in the Jordanian labor market, especially in the wages file, at a time when the Ministry of Labor confirms its continued regulatory and inspection efforts to ensure the protection of workers' rights and to reduce violations.
