Jordan launched a response plan in 2015 to consolidate national and international efforts, and the national development strategy, in order to bring a more coordinated approach to humanitarian efforts in areas such as education, health, energy, social security, justice, housing, environment, water and transport.
The 2016-2018 response plan establishes an action plan across various sectors and aims to build the capacity of Jordanian authorities, to improve the service delivery system and infrastructure in areas affected by demographic stress, to meet the needs of both Syrian refugees and nationals affected by the crisis, to provide employment and livelihood opportunities, to mitigate pressures, and to support the government budget.
Law No. 13 amends law No. 21 of 1989, regarding marrying foreigners.
Law No. 21 regulates the entry, exit and residency requirements of expatriates, namely migrant workers, in Qatar. This law has since been amended by Law No. 1 of 2017 and Law No. 13 of 2018.
Law No. 26/14 outlines the rights and conditions of asylum for seekers.
Law No. 68 establishes a centralized recruitment agency for domestic workers.
The purpose of Ministerial Decision No. 4 is to regulate the Wage Protection System according to the labour law, requiring employers to make salary payments within seven days of their due date.
Ministerial Decree No. 764 delineates a standard employment contract, requires employers to offer contracts that conform to it and to renew those already in force prior to the decree.
Regulation No. 12 sets forth licensing procedures, the conditions in which they may carry out their activities, and procedures and penalties that apply for violations of the Regulation.