Expertise: Labor & Employment

Indonesia Government Regulation Looks to Attract Investors to IKN with Improved Incentives

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In 2023, the Indonesian government issued Government Regulation No. 12 of 2023 regarding the Issuance of Business Licenses, Ease of Doing Business, and Investment Facilities for Business Actors Within the Capital City of Nusantara (Ibu Kota Nusantara or “IKN”) (“GR 12/2023”) to attract investors to invest and do business in IKN and areas of Kalimantan … Indonesia Government Regulation Looks to Attract Investors to IKN with Improved Incentives

SSEK Partner Stephen Warokka Quoted in Article on Indonesia’s New Golden Visa Program

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Stephen Igor Warokka, supervising partner of SSEK Law Firm’s corporate immigration practice and a partner in the firm’s labor and employment practice, was quoted in a recent Hukumonline article on Indonesia’s new Golden Visa program. The program offers long-term residency to qualified foreign nationals. Stephen was asked about the facilities and benefits under the Golden … SSEK Partner Stephen Warokka Quoted in Article on Indonesia’s New Golden Visa Program

Quick Guide to Employment Contracts in Indonesia

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Generally, an employment contract in Indonesia can either be a fixed-term (definite) or an indefinite-term (permanent) contract. Fixed-term employment agreements are subject to stricter requirements compared to indefinite-term employment agreements. A fixed-term employment agreement must be in writing in the Indonesian language or in a bilingual format. Additionally, a fixed-term employment agreement cannot include a … Quick Guide to Employment Contracts in Indonesia

Deadline Looming as New BI Regulation Requires Payment System Providers in Indonesia to Allocate Human Resources Development Funds

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On July 9, 2024, Indonesia’s central bank, Bank Indonesia (“BI”), issued a regulation setting out a framework to harmonize the development and implementation of competency standards in the field of payment systems. BI Regulation No. 5 of 2024 regarding the Standardization of Competencies in the Payment Systems Field (Standardisasi Kompetensi di Bidang Sistem Pembayaran or … Deadline Looming as New BI Regulation Requires Payment System Providers in Indonesia to Allocate Human Resources Development Funds

Indonesia Corporate Immigration – What to Know About VITAS and ITAS

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Some of the notable changes to the limited stay visa (visa tinggal terbatas or VITAS) and limited stay permit (izin tinggal terbatas or ITAS) under Government Regulation No. 40 of 2023 regarding Implementing Regulation of the Immigration Law (GR 40/2023) and Minister of Law and Human Rights (MOLHR) Regulation No. 22 of 2023 regarding Visa … Indonesia Corporate Immigration – What to Know About VITAS and ITAS

SSEK Nominated for Best Company at Manpower Ministry Awards

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SSEK Law Firm was nominated for Best Company at the 2024 Naker Awards. The Naker Awards are organized by Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker) to recognize employers, employees, and companies for their professional contributions and dedication to the field of employment.

Indonesia Employment Law – Background Information on Applicants

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There is no prohibition against background checks on applicants. Employers in Indonesia can perform background checks on applicants themselves using publicly available information or by using a third-party service. Certain background checks are, in practice, subject to the consent of the applicant. Medical examinations An employer can require a potential employee to undergo a medical … Indonesia Employment Law – Background Information on Applicants

Employer Obligations Under Indonesia’s New Law on Maternal and Child Welfare

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On July 2, 2024, the Government of Indonesia enacted Law No. 4 of 2024 regarding Maternal and Child Welfare During the First Thousand Days of Life (“Law 4/2024”). This long-awaited law is expected to improve the welfare of mothers and children (defined under the provisions of this law as from formation of the fetus up … Employer Obligations Under Indonesia’s New Law on Maternal and Child Welfare

Corporate Immigration Indonesia – Visit Visa and Visit Stay Permit

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SSEK Law Firm partner Stephen Igor Warokka and associate Yan Diaz Maulana Siregar discuss the most noteworthy aspects of business immigration law and practice in Indonesia, with a focus on the most consequential recent developments, in the Lexology In-Depth guide to corporate immigration. In addition to providing an insightful introduction to the immigration framework in … Corporate Immigration Indonesia – Visit Visa and Visit Stay Permit

SSEK Partner Moderates National Webinar on Foreign Workers in Indonesia

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SSEK Law Firm partner Stephen Igor Warokka hosted a recent national webinar on the Implementation of Regulations for Foreign Workers (TKA) and Immigration Residence Permits for Foreigners in Indonesia. The event was organized by the Indonesia Labor Law Consultants Association (Himpunan Konsultan Hukum Ketenagakerjaan Indonesia or HKHKI). A number of guest speakers were on hand … SSEK Partner Moderates National Webinar on Foreign Workers in Indonesia