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Labor Ministry: Over a Thousand Women Reported Fleeing Since Start of Year
The article discusses the efforts of the Ministry of Labor in Jordan to pursue runaway domestic workers. It reports that more than a thousand workers have reported fleeing since the beginning of the year, and approximately 300 of them have been apprehended. Inspection operations have resulted in the interception of buses carrying 200 workers, among whom 56 have existing escape reports and other legal cases; these workers have been detained at security centers. Monitoring activities are carried out in cooperation with specialized security forces. The ministry emphasizes the importance of complying with legislation, with fines of up to 4,000 Jordanian dinars imposed on those found to be employing unauthorized workers. Additionally, the ministry continues coordinating with recruitment offices to provide solutions, allowing runaway workers to rectify their status after more than two years, along with procedures for medical examinations and permits that protect workers' rights and prevent exploitation. The ministry underscores the importance of adhering to labor laws and proper issuing of residence and work permits, with punitive measures for violations, and is actively working to raise awareness among workers about their rights and obligations.
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