Procedures for the Regularization and Rectification of the Status of Non-Jordanian Workers in Violation Legal Questions and Answers Guide
In an exceptional legislative step and one of the key initiatives aimed at regulating the Jordanian labour market and strengthening compliance with the legal framework governing employment, the Council of Ministers issued a decision to regularize the status of non-Jordanian workers in violation. The decision provides a defined opportunity for workers and employers to rectify their legal status and benefit from a set of exemptions and facilitation measures established under the decision, during the period from 15 June 2026 to 30 September 2026. This decision comes within the framework of national efforts to enhance labour market regulation and strike a balance between economic development requirements and legal and social protection considerations. It responds to the situation of many non-Jordanian workers and employers who have accumulated fees, fines, and financial obligations as a result of irregular employment arrangements over previous years. The decision also seeks to encourage compliance with applicable laws, expand legal protection for workers, and enable employers to settle outstanding issues through clear and accessible procedures. This guide aims to provide a simplified and practical explanation of the decision by presenting key legal and procedural issues related to the regularization of non-Jordanian workers in a question-and-answer format. It is intended to help workers, employers, and relevant stakeholders better understand the procedures, requirements, and opportunities made available under the decision. The guide also highlights the main conditions, exceptions, and legal implications associated with benefiting from the exemptions and facilitation measures, based on official information and decisions issued by the competent authorities. The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) has prepared this guide for legal awareness and knowledge-sharing purposes among non-Jordanian workers and employers. It aims to support compliance with applicable legislation and strengthen the ability of beneficiaries to make informed decisions regarding their legal status during the announced rectification period.
ARDD Emergency Hotline: Continuing a Lifeline of Support (2024–2025)
15,405 Calls in 2 Years ARDD’s hotline continues to provide 24/7 legal support across Jordan Since 2006, ARDD’s Emergency Hotline has provided immediate legal guidance and support to individuals across Jordan, operating 24/7 to ensure that no call for help goes unanswered. As highlighted in ARDD’s hotline publication, this service has long served as a critical lifeline, particularly for refugees, migrants, and vulnerable communities. During 2024 and 2025 alone, the hotline received a total of 15,405 calls (7,540 in 2024 and 7,865 in 2025), reaffirming the continued importance and growing reliance on this service. The hotline has supported a diverse range of callers, reflecting sustained trust from both refugee and host communities across Jordan. Operating 24/7, the hotline addresses various urgent needs, from legal assistance to connecting callers with essential services, while ensuring that every call is treated with the same seriousness, regardless of complexity. Calls received highlight ongoing legal and protection needs, including issues related to personal status, administrative detention, work permits, residency, and access to services, demonstrating the evolving challenges faced by individuals. Beyond the numbers, each call represents a person seeking guidance, protection, or simply someone to listen. ARDD’s hotline remains defined by its human-centered approach, providing not only legal information but also reassurance and direction in moments of urgency. As needs continue to evolve, ARDD Hotline’s ongoing adaptation and responsive service continue to enhance its impact, making it an indispensable tool for emergency response in Jordan. Implications and Future Directions 2024–2025 data confirms the critical role of ARDD’s hotline in delivering legal support, while highlighting access gaps among women and youth. Moving forward, it may be beneficial to: Increase outreach to women and youth: Develop targeted communication and services to expand access among underrepresented groups. Strengthen legal response capacity: Expand specialized support in high-demand areas, including administrative detention, personal status, and residency-related cases.
The Ethics in Business Award Ceremony 2025 Future Forward: Celebrating Champions of Localized and Sustainable Growth Booklet
The Ethics in Business Award is a civil society-led initiative implemented in partnership between The Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) and Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA). It aims to recognize the efforts of small, medium, and large companies in Jordan to achieve excellence concerning principles of sustainable entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility. The Business Ethics Award, launched in 2023, aims to provide a platform to highlight the role of the private sector in advancing decent work, local opportunities, labor rights, and inclusive and sustainable economic growth. These business leaders are also signatories to the voluntary Goodwill declaration “Towards a Common Goal”. The 2023 edition of the Ethics Award honored each of the leading institutions participating in the initiative, and the 2024 edition´s theme was “Strengthening the local market: Towards a more competitive, Shock-resilient and Sustainable Jordanian Economy,” also honored renowned contributors to these efforts. The 2025 Award, held as part of the “Future Forward: Unlocking Sustainable Local Opportunities” project advocacy efforts, in collaboration with the Jordan NGOS Forum (JONAF) and JBA, emphasizes the importance of positioning the private sector as a champion for livelihoods and sustainable development in Jordan. Integrating the award under the Future Forward project amplifies the project’s efforts to foster a more inclusive approach to advocacy, ensuring that local voices and experiences shape the discourse on livelihoods Each year, a theme is selected based on the Jordanian national priorities. The theme for the 2025 award is “Future Forward: Celebrating Champions of Localized and Sustainable Growth.” As Peter H. Denton reminds us, “A sustainable local economy is one that enables the local community to be sustainable in all of its aspects in the long run. If the local economy is not sustainable, its future has been traded away — literally — to people at a distance, for the proverbial bowl of stew.” In Jordan, this means strengthening local opportunities that empower both host communities and refugees to build resilience and shared prosperity. The Future Forward Business Ethics Award 2025 celebrates businesses that champion sustainability and localization — proving that inclusive hiring, ethical supply chains, and decent work are pathways to a stronger Jordanian economy and a more sustainable future for all.