Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) is committed to protecting the rights, dignity, and welfare of workers engaged through third-party contractors and service providers. The University requires outsourced service providers to comply with applicable Jordanian labour legislation, contractual obligations, and BAU\u2019s institutional standards for ethical employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through its Equivalent Rights Outsourced Workers Policy<\/a>, BAU establishes a framework for promoting fair wages, social protection, safe and healthy working conditions, respect for workers\u2019 rights, and protection against discrimination and exploitation. The University also requires contractors to meet their labour-related obligations and reserves the right to monitor compliance and take corrective action when contractual or legal requirements are not met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The policy reflects BAU\u2019s commitment to responsible outsourcing, ensuring that the use of third-party services does not compromise workers\u2019 legal rights or dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Policy Scope<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Equivalent Rights Outsourced Workers Policy applies to contractors and service providers engaged by BAU<\/strong> to deliver outsourced services across the University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Its implementation extends to relevant academic colleges, administrative units, scientific centres, and University facilities where outsourced services are provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The policy covers key aspects of outsourced employment, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Policy Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The policy aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n BAU\u2019s Equivalent Rights Outsourced Workers Policy<\/strong> was originally published in 2016<\/strong> and its latest review in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Implementation and Contractual Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n BAU implements its commitment to protecting outsourced workers through procurement procedures, tender documentation, service contracts, and contractor-monitoring mechanisms. Contractors and service providers are required to comply with applicable Jordanian labour legislation and the labour-related obligations specified in their contracts, including arrangements involving the assignment or secondment of personnel to work with other entities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BAU incorporates labour-related requirements into its outsourcing arrangements to promote fair treatment and protect workers\u2019 rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fair Wages<\/strong>: Workers must receive wages that meet or exceed the applicable national minimum wage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Social Security:<\/strong> Contractors must comply with applicable social security registration and contribution requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Employment Documentation:<\/strong> Contractors must provide the required work permits for non-Jordanian workers and comply with other applicable employment documentation requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Transparent Salary Payments:<\/strong> Salaries must be paid through bank accounts, supporting payment traceability and reducing the risk of wage withholding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Working Hours and Overtime:<\/strong> Contractors must comply with applicable requirements governing working hours, rest periods, and overtime compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Occupational Health and Safety:<\/strong> Contractors must provide safe and appropriate working conditions in accordance with applicable requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ethical Treatment:<\/strong> Workers must be treated respectfully and protected against discriminatory and exploitative practices.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sustainable Procurement Policy<\/strong>: BAU integrates sustainability and ethical sourcing into its procurement practices to promote responsible purchasing and ensure that suppliers and service providers comply with applicable laws, ethical standards, and contractual obligations. Through its Sustainable Procurement \u2013 Purchasing Policy<\/a>: which promotes transparency, accountability, and responsible supplier selection, while supporting fair labour practices, respect for workers\u2019 rights, and protection against discrimination and exploitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2- When Outsourcing Activities to a Third Party \u2013 Secondment of Employees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When an employee is seconded to another position within BAU, the employee continues to receive the salary and allowances due to the budget allocated to the position from which they were seconded. If the secondment is to an entity outside BAU, the secondment decision specifies which entity is responsible for paying the employee\u2019s salary and allowances during the secondment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The secondment period is considered part of the employee\u2019s actual service at BAU for the purposes of promotion, seniority, bonuses, and savings benefits. The employee must also continue contributing to the Savings Fund<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1- All University staff participating in such activities are insured by the University in accordance with the BAU employees\u2019 law<\/a> (Article 26 and 27).<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2- The university issued a System of Salaries and Bonuses<\/a>, which preserves workers\u2019 rights when working overtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3- The university also introduced instructions for calculating academic loads for faculty and lecturers from and outside the university in order to preserve their rights Instructions for Calculating Academic Loads for Faculty and Lecturers<\/a> (Article 9 and 10).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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