"Domestic workers endure abuse as organizations cite ‘collective failure’ of stakeholders", 28 Mar 2019

... According to the Ministry of Labour’s website, there are currently 190 domestic migrant worker recruitment agencies in Jordan. Some agencies have a notorious reputation, as workers told The Jordan Times they had been abused by some of the agencies’ owners and employees.

Recruitment agencies also run ads on social media and classified websites, which use language associated with “commodities” to describe migrant workers, President of Tamkeen Fields For Aid Linda Kalash previously told The Jordan Times. Phrases such as “discounted maids”, “cash on delivery” and “return or replace” are used in reference to the services agencies provide to potential employers. They use what they call a “bio-data” application, which summarises information about a migrant worker and includes descriptions of their complexion, religion, weight, and marital status. They carry a full body picture, and often include remarks such as “she is good and ready for work” or “can decorate, sew and is expert at cleaning” [..]