Expertise: Labor & Employment

SSEK Partner Moderates Regional Workshop on Foreign Workers with Indonesian Manpower Ministry and ASEAN

SSEK partner Stephen Igor Warokka helped to moderate a panel discussion at a recent regional workshop on Mechanisms and Regulation of Foreign Workers’ Arrangement Among the ASEAN Member States, with Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower. The workshop featured panel discussions on topics including Improving Working Conditions and Protection for Migrant Workers in the Era of the SSEK Partner Moderates Regional Workshop on Foreign Workers with Indonesian Manpower Ministry and ASEAN

Webinar – Covid-19 and Implementation of New Regulation on Foreign Worker Permits

SSEK partner Stephen Igor Warokka recently moderated a webinar organized by the Italian Business Association in Indonesia (IBAI) in collaboration with the Indonesian Ministry of Manpower and Directorate General of Immigration of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights. The webinar, “Implementation of New Regulation on Foreign Workers Permit in the Period of Handling the Webinar – Covid-19 and Implementation of New Regulation on Foreign Worker Permits

ELA Employment Matters Podcast – Remote Work in Indonesia

SSEK partner Stephen Igor Warokka recently sat down with the Employment Law Alliance (ELA) for a podcast on Remote Work in Indonesia. Stephen discusses the requirements for a company to employ a remote worker in Indonesia, differences between employees and contractors, why Indonesia is considered more employee-friendly than other jurisdictions and much more. Find the ELA Employment Matters Podcast – Remote Work in Indonesia

Employment Law Webinar – Global Employer’s Guide to Cross-Border Work

The Employment Law Alliance (ELA) is offering a complimentary 90-minute webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 15. Global Employer’s Guide to Cross-Border Work will address some of the issues that arise when hiring or moving employees internationally. Overview A panel of professionals will tackle key topics including: Immigration/visa requirements and work permits Complying with local labor and employment laws Employment Law Webinar – Global Employer’s Guide to Cross-Border Work

Corporate Immigration Review – Indonesia

SSEK partner Stephen Igor Warokka has contributed the Indonesia chapter to The Corporate Immigration Review. The Corporate Immigration Review surveys and analyses the most noteworthy aspects of business immigration law and practice worldwide, with a focus on the most consequential recent developments. In addition to providing an insightful introduction to the immigration framework in each Corporate Immigration Review – Indonesia

SSEK Partner to Speak at PERADI-SAI Webinar on PP 35/2021 and Employment Agreements

Dewi Savitri Reni, a partner at SSEK Legal Consultants and head of the PERADI-SAI continuing education committee, will speak at an upcoming webinar on Government Regulation (PP) No. 35 of 2021 and how it regulates fixed-term employment agreements (PKWT). The webinar is scheduled for Friday, September 3, from 2-4pm. It will be in Indonesian. For SSEK Partner to Speak at PERADI-SAI Webinar on PP 35/2021 and Employment Agreements

Employment Law Update for Indonesia and Asia – Q2 2021

SSEK Legal Consultants has contributed the Indonesia section of the new Asia Employment Law: Quarterly Review of employment law developments across 15 jurisdictions in Asia. Experts from around Asia flag and comment on employment law developments during the second quarter of 2021 and highlight some of the major legislative, consultative, policy and case law changes Employment Law Update for Indonesia and Asia – Q2 2021

Employment Law Webinar – Hiring and Managing Remote Workers in Asia Pacific

SSEK partner Stephen Igor Warokka spoke at a recent Employment Law Alliance webinar on the Legal Implications of Hiring and Managing Remote Workers in Asia Pacific. Stephen discussed the issue of remote workers from an Indonesian context. Stephen is a partner in SSEK’s labor and employment practice and a supervising partner in the firm’s immigration law Employment Law Webinar – Hiring and Managing Remote Workers in Asia Pacific

ELA Podcast and Webinar – Legal Implications of Hiring and Managing Remote Workers in Asia Pacific

In this new Employment Matters podcast, experts from the Employment Law Alliance discuss legal requirements for employing remote workers in Asia Pacific, hiring remote workers, work permits, visas, business registration, risk factors for employers, and implementing a successful cross-border remote worker policy. You can find the podcast here. If you’d like to learn more on ELA Podcast and Webinar – Legal Implications of Hiring and Managing Remote Workers in Asia Pacific

SSEK Partner Appointed to Head International Relations Division of Indonesia Labor Law Consultants Association

SSEK partner Stephen Igor Warokka has been appointed to head the International Relations Division of the Indonesia Labor Law Consultants Association (HKHKI). HKHKI is an independent organization that is active in working with both government and private organizations, and holding seminars, webinars and other events on Indonesian employment law. HKHKI takes an active role in SSEK Partner Appointed to Head International Relations Division of Indonesia Labor Law Consultants Association