Bring On the Filipinos
The Philippine government has decided to resume sending Filipino domestic helpers to the Kingdom, ending a two-month ban enacted following allegations of abuse.
The decision was made on the condition that domestic helpers’ monthly salaries are raised from $150 to $400, and that the embassy’s approval is required on all work contracts.
The Philippine government had decided to temporarily stop sending female workers to Jordan after some 260 Filipino domestic helpers sought refuge at their embassy, alleging abuse at the hands of their employers.
Domestic helpers have previously not fallen under the Labor Law’s jurisdiction and the recent allegations have forced the government to reorganize the process of hiring and recruiting this category of foreign workers, according to ministry regulations.
So I think the 2008 Filipino slave house help catalogue should be hot off the press any day now. 
Source: The Jordan Times, April 6, 2008
MommaBean April 6th, 2008 4:04 pm
Ahh, now come on Dave. Some of us aren’t THAT bad, no? Seriously, we had to go over there the other day to process paperwork so our helper can come back after her vacation and the stories we heard from some of 260 refugees are hair raising…
kinzi April 6th, 2008 7:14 pm
MommaBean, if everyone had working conditions like you guys do, Jordan would have to limit the number of Filipinas in the country as they would all be lining up, PAYING to come work!
I swear you guys should teach classes on how to do the domestic worker thing well.