Amman: The Wage Authority Unit adjudicated 354 labor cases last year while carrying 14 pending cases into 2025, according to Ministry of Labor figures released Sunday.
According to Jordan News Agency, Ministry spokesman Mohammad Al-Zyoud reported the specialized tribunal registered 368 cases throughout 2024 while providing legal consultation on 794 labor complaints, directing workers to either file formal wage disputes with the Authority or pursue claims through competent magistrate courts.
"The Wage Authority has exclusive jurisdiction over non-payment of remuneration, illegal wage deductions, delayed compensation, unpaid overtime, and wage discrimination for work of equal value," Al-Zyoud explained, noting all such cases are expedited under the tribunal's statutory mandate.
Established under Article 54 of Labor Law No. 8 of 1996, the specialized judicial body operates within the Capital Governorate with jurisdiction over wage-related litigation.
The Labor Minister may appoint specialists in labor affairs to serve on the tribunal, which can be composed of one or more adjudicators.
The Authority provides mediation services at workers' request, provided such mediation occurs within the six-month statutory limitation period following employment termination.
Cases proceed with both parties present or through legal representatives, though worker absence results in dismissal while employer absence triggers default judgment procedures.
Al-Zyoud emphasized that workers may file claims while actively employed or within six months of resignation. Tribunal decisions awarding more than 100 dinars are appealable to the Court of Appeals within a 10-day notification period.
The spokesman noted that enforcement departments implement the Authority's decisions with the same force as regular court judgments, with awarded compensation exempt from installment payment arrangements.
Worker claims and enforcement documents are also exempt from fees and stamp duties, enhancing access to justice for vulnerable workers.