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This article discusses the Professional Work Regulation Bill of 2026, which aims to organize and license craft and industrial occupations in Jordan. However, it raises concerns about its economic and social implications. The law proposes expanding regulation to include individual workers, requiring them to obtain a permit or license before practicing their profession. This could turn artisanal work into illegitimate activity, with violators facing fines and imprisonment, and imposing strict barriers to market entry. The law also lacks comprehensive national dialogue and relies on incomplete impact assessment studies. While some modifications have been made to mitigate its effects on workers, it does not ensure the protection of the poor and informal workers. There is a risk that it could increase unemployment and adversely affect small and micro-enterprises, which constitute 75% of the national economy. Greater fairness and a thorough evaluation are necessary before enacting the law, to guarantee workers' rights and support small-scale businesses.
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