The American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (AmCham Indonesia) hosted a discussion on Tuesday, May 9, on work permits. The event was titled “Coping with Work Permits: Finding the Way Forward”. SSEK’s Stephen Igor Warokka was a featured speaker at the event. He helped lead participants through the process of obtaining and renewing work and residence … SSEK Features at AmCham Indonesia Discussion on Work Permits
By Indrawan Dwi Yuriutomo In 2011, the Indonesian Government reformed its National Social Security System and passed Law No. 24 on the Social Security Organizing Body (Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial or BPJS) (the “BPJS Law”) to help meet the basic needs of the country’s population. The types of social security programs mandated under the BPJS … Guide to Benefits in Indonesia
By Indrawan D. Yuriutomo There have been a couple of recent developments in Indonesia as regards monthly minimum wages that employers should take note of. 2017 Minimum Wage for Jakarta First, the Governor of Jakarta has issued a new regulation on the minimum wage for 2017, Regulation No. 227 of 2016 dated October 27, 2016 … Indonesian Employment Law Update: Minimum Wage
SSEK Legal Consultants was honored three times at the 2016 ALB Indonesia Law Awards. SSEK was recognized as the Labor and Employment Law Firm of the Year and the Restructuring and Insolvency Law Firm of the Year. SSEK also won M&A Deal of the Year. Asian Legal Business, which is owned by Thomson Reuters, organized … SSEK Wins 3 Trophies at ALB Indonesia Law Awards
There has been considerable confusion about whether the law and courts allow employers in Indonesia to downsize a part of their workforce for efficiency reasons. We are writing to clarify the matter. Termination under Article 164(3) of the Employment Law Article 164(3) of Law No. 13 of 2003 regarding Employment allows a company to terminate … Downsizing in Indonesia
Whistleblower protections in Indonesia primarily relate to criminal matters. The main legislation related to whistleblowers is the Witness and Victim Protection Law. However, companies often inquire whether there are any whistleblowing rules under the Indonesian Employment Law (Law No. 13 of 2003). Whistleblowing and the Employment Law The Indonesian Employment Law does not contain explicit … Whistleblowing and Indonesian Employment Law: Rules for Companies
SSEK is again ranked as one of Indonesia’s leading labor and employment law firms by independent legal directories. SSEK is rated as a Tier 1 employment law firm in the 2016 edition of The Legal 500 and is a Highly Recommended Labor & Employment law firm in 2016 Asialaw Profiles: The Guide to Asia-Pacific’s Leading … SSEK a Top-Ranked Labor and Employment Firm
By Indrawan D. Yuriutomo There have been several Indonesian employment law developments since the beginning of the year. While these are not particularly big changes, it is important for businesses in Indonesia to stay on top of the latest employment rules. National Holidays and Collective Leave in 2017 The Minister of Religious Affairs, Minister of … Indonesian Employment Law Update: National Holidays, THR and Employees with Disabilities
SSEK Legal Consultants has contributed the Indonesia chapter to the Asia Regional Guide to Background Checks, which provides an overview of legal and practical issues relating to background checks in 17 countries in the region. The publication covers a wide range of background checks, from criminal record checks to drug and alcohol testing, and identifies … Guide to Background Checks
SSEK contributed the Indonesia chapter to a new Employment Law Alliance (ELA) publication, “When Employees Leave: What Employers in Asia/Pacific Need to Know about Protecting Company Rights and Confidential Information.” The publication is based on a webinar presented by Asia-Pacific members of the ELA. It discusses the issues of non-competition and the protection of confidential … When Employees Leave: What Employers in Asia/Pacific Need to Know about Protecting Company Rights and Confidential Information
