"Study calls for defence order to protect labour rights'', 4th of April 2020

.. A local study released on Saturday called on the government to issue a new defence order that would protect the rights of labourers during the COVID-19 crisis.

“We received 406 complaints from labourers who either received half of their salaries or did not receive their salaries for March or even before,” said Director of PCES Ahmad Awad.

... The study indicated that other entities “sacked their employees or forced them to take leave, although the curfew that was imposed on citizens should not be taken from employees’ vacation days”, Awad told The Jordan Times.

The study also suggested that, based on best international practices, “the government initiatea dialogue that involves all parties — the private sector, trade unions and civil society — so that everyone can develop policies to counter the economic impact on the sector and the labour market”.

The study also recommended that the government provide swift financial support packages for businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis, with the aim of keeping up their viability and continuity of business and maintaining their employees and their rights.