Expertise: Labor & Employment

As background, the probation period in Indonesia is recognized by Article 60 of Law 13/2003 on Manpower as amended. A probation period can only be required for employees with an Indefinite Term Employment Agreement (Perjanjian Kerja Waktu Tidak Tertentu or “PKWTT”), with a maximum period of three months. The elucidation of the article further states … Indonesia Legal Update: Termination of Employment During Probation Period

Normal working hours in Indonesia are prescribed by Government Regulation No. 35/2021 of 2 February 2021 regarding fixed-term employment agreements, outsourcing, working hours and rest hours, and termination of employment (GR 35/2021) as not more than seven hours per day and 40 hours per week based on a six-day working week or eight hours per … Terms of Employment in Indonesia

SSEK Law Firm has contributed Indonesia updates to Global Guide Quarterly: Labor and Employment Law Updates from Around the Globe. The guide is organized and published by Littler Mendelson P.C., a global law firm that specializes in labor and employment law. The Global Guide Quarterly (GGQ) is published quarterly to provide high-level and concise coverage … Labor and Employment Law Updates from Indonesia and the World

Indonesia’s Constitutional Court has issued a game-changing decision amending provisions of the Manpower Law. Due to the changes resulting from the Constitutional Court decision, under Article 151 paragraph 4 of the Manpower Law, employment termination requires a court decision that is legally binding. Further, it can be interpreted that under Article 157A paragraph 3 of … Constitutional Court: Employment Terminations in Indonesia Require Court Decision

Under Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Regulation No. 10/2018, dated 11 July 2018, regarding procedures for the utilization of foreign manpower, employers intending to employ expatriates must have a foreign worker utilization plan (RPTKA). The RPTKA is a plan to employ expatriate manpower in certain positions for a certain period that is approved by the MOM. … Employing Foreign Workers in Indonesia