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Horizons ensures day-to-day guidance to help your business navigate Jordan labor laws and regulations. Horizons also ensures payroll is processed weekly or fortnightly (the standard periods in Jordan ), and that taxes are withheld as required.

As the Jordan Employer of Record, Horizons is responsible for employee income tax withholding, payment of payroll taxes to state authorities, and submission of tax returns to the Jordan Tax Office.

Partnering with our Jordan EOR is the quickest and most cost-effective way to enter the Jordan market.

Note, a Jordan Employer of Record is also known as a Jordan Professional Employer Organization (PEO).

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Employment Laws

Employment contracts in Jordan

Employers in Jordan can hire with verbal or written employment contracts, but we strongly recommend always providing formal written contracts. These contracts should all cover any details of the employment, such as compensation, working hours, duties, and so on. Contracts should be written in Arabic and reference the local currency of the Jordanian dinar.

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Working hours in Jordan

The typical working week in Jordan is limited to 48 hours over six days. Any work beyond this should be paid at overtime rates of between 1.25 and 1.5x normal pay.

Public holidays in Jordan

There are several public holidays in Jordan annually. Many employees receive the following days as leave from work:

Holiday Schedule in Jordan [2024]

Jordan has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2024 these holidays are:

Date	Holiday name
1 Jan Monday	New Year’s Day
24 Mar Sunday	Palm Sunday
31 Mar Sunday	Orthodox Easter Day
1 Apr Monday	Orthodox Easter Monday
10 Apr Wednesday	Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
11 Apr to 13 Apr	Eid al-Fitr holiday (Tentative Date)
1 May Wednesday	Labour Day
25 May Saturday	Independence Day
27 Jun Tuesday	Arafah (Tentative Date)
16 Jun Sunday	Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
17 Jun to 19 Jun	Eid al-Adha holiday (Tentative Date)
7 Jul Sunday	Muharram/New Year (Tentative Date)
15 Sep Sunday	Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date)
25 Dec Wednesday	Christmas Day
26 Dec Thursday	Boxing Day

Vacation leave in Jordan

Employees in Jordan are entitled to 14 days of vacation leave every year. This allowance increases to 21 days after five years of service with an employer.

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Sick leave in Jordan

Employees in Jordan can take up to 14 days of paid sick leave annually as standard. If they require a hospital stay, this period can be extended by a further 14 days.

Parental leave in Jordan

Female employees in Jordan are entitled to 10 week of paid maternity leave.

Terminations and severance in Jordan

The notice period prior to terminations in Jordan is generally one month.

Taxation in Jordan

Income tax for employees in Jordan is progressive, with rates between 5% and 30% depending on income level. Anybody earning over 200,000 dinars per year must pay an additional 1% national tax.

The corporate tax rate in Jordan is 20% for most companies, but there are different rates for specific types of businesses such as banks.

Health coverage in Jordan

Jordan’s healthcare system is state-funded, so employers do not need to offer private medical insurance as a benefit.

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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation laws in Jordan

The minimum wage for employees in Jordan is JOD 260 per month as of 2024.

Benefits management in Jordan

Setting up a benefits system for your employees in Jordan can be difficult to navigate, especially if you are unfamiliar with the country and its laws. If you want to tackle the setup independently, you can expect it to take several weeks and potentially cause delays to your expansion process.

At Horizons, we specialize in establishing and running Jordanian employee benefits systems. We’ll handle everything, using our experience to ensure you are ready to commence operations in Jordan quickly and efficiently.

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What is the difference between a Jordan PEO and a Jordan EOR?

Generally speaking, the terms “Jordan PEO” and “Jordan EOR” are used interchangeably.

Can an EOR in Jordan hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Jordan?

An EOR in Jordan can feasibly hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Jordan.

However, the ability of Horizons to sponsor your foreign national employee in Jordan may be limited due to visa quotas practiced in many countries.

Contact us with your requirements and our Global Mobility team with review the case and get back to you within 2 business days.

How long does Horizons' Jordan EOR service take to hire an employee?

In most cases, Horizons’ Jordan EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Jordan.

Is it possible to get a work visa in Jordan?

It is possible to get a work visa in Jordan. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Jordan are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.

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