Employment Insight 2024
| | |

Employment Insight 2024

Our Employment & Manpower Practice Group at ADCO Law proudly presents this comprehensive article compilation. From navigating regulatory compliance to fostering equitable workplaces, this collection offers actionable insights designed to empower employers, HR professionals, and employees. Dive into practical solutions, proactive strategies, and expert legal perspectives that simplify complexities and promote harmonious workplace relationships. Explore…

Regulatory Update: BPOM’s Latest Rules on Cosmetics Labeling and Advertising
| |

Regulatory Update: BPOM’s Latest Rules on Cosmetics Labeling and Advertising

The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan, “BPOM“) Regulation Number 18 of 2024 concerning the Labeling, Promotion, and Advertising of Cosmetics or Peraturan BPOM Nomor 18 Tahun 2024 tentang Penandaan, Promosi, dan Iklan Kosmetik (“PerBPOM 18/2024”) brings important updates to the cosmetics industry in Indonesia, including the introduction of mandatory halal…

Constitutional Court Decision No. 168/PUU-XXI/2023: A Game Changer in Employment Law
| | |

Constitutional Court Decision No. 168/PUU-XXI/2023: A Game Changer in Employment Law

Constitutional Court Decision No. 168/PUU-XXI/2023 (“Decision 168/2023”) marks an important development in Indonesia’s employment law, introducing clarifications and reaffirmations to key provisions under the Law Number 6 of 2023 on the Stipulation of Government Regulation in Lieu of Law Number 2 of 2022 on Job Creation to Become Law (“Employment Law”). It addresses critical aspects…

New Obligations and Expanded Patent Rights: An In-Depth Look at the Third Amendment of the Patent Law
| | |

New Obligations and Expanded Patent Rights: An In-Depth Look at the Third Amendment of the Patent Law

The enactment of Law Number 65 of 2024 on the Third Amendment to Law Number 13 of 2016 on Patents (“Law 65/2024“) introduces key amendments to strengthen Indonesia’s patent system. These updates aim to streamline administrative efficiency, align national regulations with international standards, and enhance the protection for genetic resources and traditional knowledge. The law…

Franchise Regulation Update: What Business Owners Need to Know in the Era of GR 35/2024
| |

Franchise Regulation Update: What Business Owners Need to Know in the Era of GR 35/2024

Government Regulation Number 35 of 2024 on Franchising (“GR 35/2024”) replaces Government Regulation No. 42 of 2007 on Franchising (“GR 42/2007”), and aims to clarify franchising regulations in Indonesia. GR 35/2024 introduces new criteria requiring franchises to implement Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP”), and reiterates the obligation to submit audited financial statements from the last two…

Work Permits and Immigration Compliance: A Guide to Hiring Foreign Employees in Indonesia
| | | |

Work Permits and Immigration Compliance: A Guide to Hiring Foreign Employees in Indonesia

Indonesia’s growing market and dynamic economy present opportunities for global businesses to expand, with hiring foreign employees becoming a crucial part of this strategy. However, ensuring compliance with immigration and manpower laws is essential to avoid legal issues. Key regulations include the Immigration and Manpower Law, which sets the framework for hiring foreign nationals. Employers…

Cross-Border Remote Work: Challenges and What to Anticipate
| | |

Cross-Border Remote Work: Challenges and What to Anticipate

The rise of cross-border remote work, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has transformed traditional workspaces and introduced new challenges in Indonesia. Despite its benefits, such as access to global talent, remote work faces legal complexities, particularly in work hours, social security, and taxation, due to the lack of specific regulations. As the trend grows, clear…

Understanding GR 28/2024: Striking the Right Balance Between Compliance and Intellectual Property Protection in the F&B Sector
| |

Understanding GR 28/2024: Striking the Right Balance Between Compliance and Intellectual Property Protection in the F&B Sector

Indonesia has seen a concerning rise in diabetes cases over the years, with a prevalence rate of 10.9% in 2018. By 2020, over 10.8 million Indonesians were living with diabetes, and this number surged to 19.5 million by 2021. Projections estimate that it will reach 28.6 million by 2045. In response, the government has issued…

Technological Advancements and Employment: Anticipating and Adapting to Rapid Change
| | |

Technological Advancements and Employment: Anticipating and Adapting to Rapid Change

Overview Technological advancements, including AI and automation, are transforming workplaces globally, presenting opportunities and challenges. This article explores how these changes impact employment, emphasizing the rapid pace of technological evolution and its potential to render many jobs obsolete. It examines how Indonesia’s Employment Law, particularly provisions related to job training and compensation during terminations, helps…

Social Commerce: The Impact of Pricing Strategies on Business Competition and Regulation
| | |

Social Commerce: The Impact of Pricing Strategies on Business Competition and Regulation

The surge in social commerce has significantly altered the market landscape in Indonesia, with a leading platform emerging as a key player. This platform’s strategy of offering products at notably lower prices compared to traditional and online retailers has raised concerns about potential predatory pricing practices aimed at undermining competition. This article explores how these…