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Jordan
Employment Guide & Cultural Intelligence
Overview
Capital
Amman
Currency
JOD
Language
Arabic
Time Zone
UTC+3
GDP per Capita
$4,400
Work Week
48 hours
Employment Basics
| Standard Work Week | 48 hours |
| Notice Period | 1 month standard |
| Probation Period | 3 months |
| Overtime Rules | 25% premium standard; 50% weekly rest day, 100% holidays |
| Termination Rules | End-of-service indemnity (1 month per year of service) |
| Minimum Wage | JOD 290/mo (~€380) (2024) |
Statutory Benefits
14
Annual Leave Days
14
Public Holidays
28
Total Paid Days Off
| Parental Leave | 10 weeks maternity (100% paid) |
| Sick Leave | 14 days at 100%, 14 at 50% per year |
Employer Cost Summary
14.25%
Employer Tax/Contribution Rate
| Mandatory Insurance | Social Security Corporation (~14.25% employer) covers pension, disability |
| Retirement/Pension | SSC pension; statutory age 60 men, 55 women (rising) |
| Healthcare | Public system + private insurance common in white-collar roles |
Cultural Intelligence
Communication Style
Polite, indirect, relationship-driven; coffee culture central
Hierarchy
Hierarchical; family and tribal connections matter; titles respected
Meeting Norms
Time can be flexible; relationships precede business; long discussions
Negotiation Approach
Patient, expressive; trust and personal connection essential
Gift Giving
Welcome; quality items; respect Islamic norms
Taboos
Avoid Israel-Palestine politics; respect prayer times; Friday is holy day
Hiring Tips
1
Strong English in white-collar sectors — multilingual workforce
2
Notice periods typically short (1 month) — but cause must be documented
3
Friday-Saturday weekend
4
King Hussein Business Park and Special Economic Zones offer incentives
5
ICT and tourism are major sectors with growing international presence
Quick Facts
- Work Week 48 hrs
- Annual Leave 14 days
- Public Holidays 14
- Employer Burden 14.25%
- Probation 3 months
- Currency JOD