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Parliament Sets Minimum Wage for Ethiopian Domestic Workers in Jordan

New Legislation Enacted

Author: Abdi Temam Abamilki, Associate – Mehrteab and Getu Advocates LLP (MLA)

Parliament voted earlier this month to set the minimum wage for Ethiopian domestic workers in Jordan at USD 275 after taxes. In that same session, Parliament also approved a Memorandum of Understanding signed with Jordan setting a maximum of 48 working hours per week for Ethiopians employed in Jordan.

Bill Providing for Awards to Government Employees for Excellent Performance Presented to Parliament for Enactment

Proposed Bill or Initiative

Author: Abdi Temam Abamilki, Associate – Mehrteab and Getu Advocates LLP (MLA)

The awards would be given for outstanding performance in three categories to motivate government employees to be disciplined and committed in their work. Members of the Army and the Police would not be eligible for the awards. The awards would range from medals, wage increases, and pensions to having a road, hospital, school, or similar institution named after an award recipient. Employees who are recipients of an award multiple times would have a statue in their honor.

Immigration and Citizenship Service Says Numerous Foreign Employees Undocumented

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Author: Abdi Temam Abamilki, Associate – Mehrteab and Getu Advocates LLP (MLA)

The Immigration and Citizenship Service reported that there are a significant number of foreign companies that have brought employees from abroad without obtaining the required documentation from the Service for these employees. The Service’s Director General said further investigation will be conducted and legal measures will be taken against undocumented foreign citizens found working locally.

Confederation of Ethiopian Labor Unions to Write Letter to PM Again on Basic Employment Issues

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Author: Abdi Temam Abamilki, Associate – Mehrteab and Getu Advocates LLP (MLA)

Representatives of the Confederation of Ethiopian Labor Unions say they’re going to write a letter to the Prime Minister asking for another meeting to discuss the minimum wage and lowering tax rates for workers as these issues, discussed in their previous meeting, have not been resolved. Although the Prime Minister instructed the Ministries of Justice, Labor and Finance to come up with solutions to the issues, no significant progress has been made.

Various Institutions Call on the Government to Ratify ILO Conventions

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Author: Abdi Temam Abamilki, Associate – Mehrteab and Getu Advocates LLP (MLA)

The Confederation of Ethiopian Labor Unions, as well as the Ethiopian Human Rights Council, have called on the government to ratify conventions of the International Labor Organization. Both organizations placed particular emphasis on Conventions No. 97 and 143, which aim to protect migrant workers.