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Jordan
Jordan guarantees 14 days (1-5 yrs), 21 days (5+) (Labour Law 8/1996). Maternity 10 wks.
Authority: Labour Law 8/1996 · SSC · MOL
Leave
14-21 days
Holidays
12
Mat
10 wks
Pat
3 days
Sick
14 days 100% + 14 days 75%
Framework
LL 8/1996
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01
Annual paid leave
LL 8/1996LL: 14 days (1-5), 21 days (5+).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | 14 j | 100% | LL |
| 5+ | 21 j | 100% | LL |
Official sources: MOL
02
Public holidays
1212 holidays.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | NY | All | — |
| Variable | Eid al-Fitr (3 j) + Eid al-Adha (4 j) | All | Lunar |
| 1 May | Labour | All | — |
| 25 May | Independence | All | — |
| 25 Dec | Christmas | All | — |
Official sources: MOL
03
Sick leave
14+14 days14 days 100% + 14 days 75%.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-14 | 0 j | 100% | LL |
| 15-28 | — | 75% | LL |
Official sources: MOL
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
10 wks matMat 10 wks. Pat 3 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 10 sem | 100% | LL |
| Pat | 3 j | 100% | LL |
Official sources: MOL
05
Special leaves
LLMarriage 3 days, bereavement 3 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 j | 100% | LL |
Official sources: MOL
Centralize Jordan absences
Illizeo applies LL 8/1996 + SSC.
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