Labour Ministry schedules inspections on illegal labour

By Petra - Sep 22,2015 - Last updated at Sep 22,2015

AMMAN — The Labour Ministry has intensified its inspection campaigns on the sectors of restaurants, supermarkets, clothing and confectionaries that employ illegal workers.

Ayman Khawaldeh, director of the inspection department at the ministry, said Tuesday that inspection teams checked 106 establishments during the past two days, where they found that 58 illegal guest workers were employed in these outlets.

They also issued warning notices to 47 violating businesses, and fined 58 others. Khawaldeh said the teams will hold intensive field visits during Eid Al Adha holiday to make sure all outlets are comply with the law.

Rate

Authorities say all set for trouble-free Eid holiday

Sep 23,2015

AMMAN — Authorities on Wednesday have announced preparations and emergency plans for the Eid Al Adha holiday to ensure no disruptions in the

‘Nearly 7,000 illegal guest workers apprehended this year’

Mar 05,2014

The Labour Ministry has shut down 103 factories and institutions since the beginning of this year for employing illegal guest workers and breaching the Labour Law a senior official said on Wednesday.

‘4,024 guest workers found in violation of regulations’

Feb 17,2014

The Ministry of Labour has so far found 4,024 guest workers of various nationalities in violation of the Labour Law under an ongoing inspection campaign.