Employment in Thailand: Upholding Equity and Compliance for a Stable Workforce
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Employment in Thailand: Upholding Equity and Compliance for a Stable Workforce

Linkedin Link 1. What are the fundamental principles that shape employment law in your country and how does employment law in your country accommodate flexible employment arrangements? The major laws of employment in Thailand that shape employment arrangements are Labor Protection Act B.E. 2541 (1998) (“Labor Protection Act”), Labor Relations Law B.E. 2518 (1975) (“Labor…

Employment in Indonesia: Maneuvering Essentials Laws for Business Success
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Employment in Indonesia: Maneuvering Essentials Laws for Business Success

Linkedin Link 1. What are the fundamental principles that shape employment laws in your country and how do employment laws in your country accommodate flexible employment arrangements? The employment relationship in Indonesia is primarily governed by contractual agreements covering work, instructions, and wages. Indonesian employment laws offer flexibility within these agreements while ensuring fairness for…

Employment Guidelines
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Employment Guidelines

Dear Readers, In the intricate tapestry of global commerce, each country crafts its own unique set of regulations and practices, thereby shaping the employment and investment landscape within its borders. For investors traversing these diverse jurisdictions, navigating the labyrinthine corridors of legal frameworks and cultural nuances becomes imperative for success. ADCO Law recognizes that a…

Indonesia Strengthens its Arbitration Framework: A Look at PERMA Number 3 of 2023
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Indonesia Strengthens its Arbitration Framework: A Look at PERMA Number 3 of 2023

Indonesia has strengthened its arbitration framework with Supreme Court Regulation No. 3 of 2023, or PERMA 3/2023. This is a response to the need for efficient dispute resolution in today’s rapidly evolving commercial landscape. PERMA 3/2023 expands the jurisdiction for enforcing international arbitral awards, clarifies the definition of “public policy,” and facilitates electronic registration and…

Whistleblowing System: Encouraging Reporting of Employment Fraud
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Whistleblowing System: Encouraging Reporting of Employment Fraud

In recent years, there has been a growing trend in the implementation of whistleblowing system across various organizations, which initially started with the use of this system in government institutions. Companies in the private sector have also implemented the whistleblowing system in an effort to address and prevent corporate malpractice, corporate fraud, internal bribery, corruption,…

Understanding Insurance: A Comprehensive Overview
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Understanding Insurance: A Comprehensive Overview

What is Insurance? In general, insurance is a contractual arrangement between an individual or entity (the insured) and an insurance company (the insurer), whereby the insured pays a premium in exchange for financial protection against specified risks. Similarly, in Indonesia, Law Number 40 of 2014 concerning Insurance defines insurance as an agreement between an insurance…

Religious Holiday Allowances in Indonesia: Enhancing Partnership Work Relationships
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Religious Holiday Allowances in Indonesia: Enhancing Partnership Work Relationships

Understanding Religious Holiday Allowances Over quite many years, the Indonesian government has mandated that employers provide religious holiday allowances (Tunjangan Hari Raya – “THR”) to their employees based on their respective religions. The compulsory provision of religious holiday allowances is outlined in several regulations concerning employment matters, including Law Number 13 of 2003 concerning Employment,…

インドネシアにおける電子調達と電子入札
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インドネシアにおける電子調達と電子入札

デジタル化が急速に進む現代において、多くの企業は競争力と効率性を高めるために、デジタル環境の課題に適応していく必要があります。 ビジネス競争の一つである政府や民間のプロジェクトにおける調達プロセスが円滑かつ効率的に行うために電子調達や電子入札などのデジタル化が導入されています。   電子調達と電子入札とは何か オンラインで実施されるこの調達では、財務省、国有資産省(BMN)、調達省の電子調達サービス(LPSE)が使用されています。通信・情報技術設備を利用することで、従前の調達プロセスより電子プロセスの効率性と透明性を高めています。 一方、製品やサービスの提供者を選定する電子入札でのプロセスでは、より広範な事業者が対象となり、資格のある事業者であれば指定された時間内に入札書を1枚提出するのみで申請が可能です。 Read More: Corporate Crime in The New Criminal Code インドネシアでの電子入札と電子調達に関する法律   こうした電子調達と電子入札における概念、規制等を理解することは、市場拡大に向けた新たな機会の創出につながるため多くの企業で重視されています。   現在、物品/サービスの政府調達は、主に、政府調達に関する2018年大統領規則第16号の改正に関する2021年大統領規則第12号(「PR 12/2021」)によって規定されています。特に企業にとって、PR 12/2021における重要なポイントを理解することは極めて重要です。以下が主な規制の内容・変更です。: 調達アクターの役割の変化 Pjabat Penerima Hasil Pekerjaan(Pj/PPHP)の削除は、調達関係者の相互作用やコミュニケーション方法に大きな影響を与えています。 調達準備段階での契約種類の追加 ターンキー契約や実費精算(コストプラスフィー)契約など、建設工事調達契約の種類を追加されました。これにより調達準備段階でのより柔軟な形態での対応が可能となりました。 サプライヤー選定方法の変更 電子購買では、電子カタログだけではなく、オンライン・ショップも含めて選択肢が広がりました。これにより商品・サービスの供給者の選び方が大きく変わることが予想されます。 違反入札者に対する行政処分 落札者の確定後、契約締結前に規制違反などの特定の理由で落札者に対する行政制裁が実施される場合があります。次章にて具体的な事例を紹介します。 Read More: Legal Action Against Personal Guarantor  プロジェクト入札 談合事例   2021年2月1日、ボゴール州政府は、IDR 97,974,310,650のプロジェクト値でKandang Roda-Pakansari道路を修復するための建設プロジェクトの入札を発表し、2022年2月15日に、PT Lambok Ulinaが主落札者となり、PT Tureloto Battu Indahが補欠落札者となりました。   しかし、PT Lambok Ulinaの勝利は、PT Lambok Ulina、PT Tureloto…

Understanding and Adhering to Indonesia’s Overtime Pay Provisions
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Understanding and Adhering to Indonesia’s Overtime Pay Provisions

Employees have the right to a healthy and comfortable working environment and to avoid work environments that have adverse impacts on their physical and mental health. To protect this right, employees are entitled to reasonable and humane working hours with adequate breaks and rest periods. If these working hours must be exceeded, the employer has…

Indonesia Seeks a Sustainable Future: Business Opportunities in its Energy Transition
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Indonesia Seeks a Sustainable Future: Business Opportunities in its Energy Transition

Indonesia, experiencing robust economic growth, faces a crucial challenge: balancing its soaring energy demand with environmental sustainability. While its reliance on coal-fired power fuels the nation’s progress, it also raises concerns about greenhouse gas emissions. Recognizing this, Indonesia has set an ambitious goal: achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. To navigate this ambitious journey, Indonesia is…