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

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

Enactment of KIA Law: Enhancing Employee Protection through New Maternity Leave Provisions
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Enactment of KIA Law: Enhancing Employee Protection through New Maternity Leave Provisions

The House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia or Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Republik Indonesia (“DPR”) has recently approved the Bill on Maternal and Child Welfare in the First Thousand Days of Life (“KIA Law”) into law during the 19th Plenary Meeting of DPR Year 2023-2024 held on 4th June 2024. This historic law confirms…

ADCO Law Achieves Recognition as Hukumonline Practice Leader and Hukumonline’s Top 100 Indonesian Law Firms Awards 2024
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ADCO Law Achieves Recognition as Hukumonline Practice Leader and Hukumonline’s Top 100 Indonesian Law Firms Awards 2024

Jakarta, 8 July 2024 — ADCO Law proudly announces its prestigious inclusion in Hukumonline’s esteemed Practice Leaders for 2024, specifically lauded for its exceptional Employment & Industrial Relations practice. This recognition underscores ADCO Law’s steadfast commitment to delivering outstanding legal services, exemplified by the leadership of Morales Sundusing, a highly regarded Partner within the firm….

Assessing the Potential and Obstacles of Foreign Worker Utilization in IKN: Highlights of Regulation Of The Head Of The Authority Of Nusantara Capital City 2/2024
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Assessing the Potential and Obstacles of Foreign Worker Utilization in IKN: Highlights of Regulation Of The Head Of The Authority Of Nusantara Capital City 2/2024

In March 2024, the Head of Ibu Kota Nusantara (“IKN”) Authority enacted Regulation Of The Head Of The Authority Of Nusantara Capital City Number 2 of 2024 concerning the Administration of Licensing Services in the Nusantara Capital City (“Head of IKN Authority Regulation 2/2024“). One of the key points in this regulation focuses on the…

Deciphering Your Employment Contract: A Comprehensive Guide
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Deciphering Your Employment Contract: A Comprehensive Guide

The realm of employment law presents a intriguing terrain to explore, centered on safeguarding workers’ rights amidst the dynamics of employer-employee relationship. Defined as the body of laws that governs the relationship between employers and employees, employment law in Indonesia, as in other jurisdictions, serves a dual function, that is, blending both public and private…

Understanding the Dynamics of Fixed-Term Employment Agreements
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Understanding the Dynamics of Fixed-Term Employment Agreements

General Overview of Fixed-Term Employment Agreements Pursuant to Article 1 Number 10 of the Government Regulation Number 35 of 2021 on Temporary Employment Agreement, Outsourcing, Working Hours and Breaks, and Termination of Employment Relationships (“GR 35/2021”), fixed-term employment agreements delineate the contractual relationships between employers and employees for a specified duration or certain tasks that…

Employment in Malaysia: Deciphering Malaysia’s Employment Legal Landscape
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Employment in Malaysia: Deciphering Malaysia’s Employment Legal Landscape

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? Employment law in Malaysia revolves around the Employment Act 1955 (“EA”) and the Industrial Relations Act 1967 (“IRA”), supplemented by secondary legislation and case law jurisprudence. Fundamental principles…

Employment in the United States: Navigating Compliance for Modern Workplaces
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Employment in the United States: Navigating Compliance for Modern Workplaces

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? Employment matters are governed by both federal and state laws in the United States. In general, federal laws prevail over state laws unless state laws provide more protections…

Employment in Japan: Leveraging Japan’s Labor Force for Business Success amid Unique Traditional Practices and Evolving Regulations
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Employment in Japan: Leveraging Japan’s Labor Force for Business Success amid Unique Traditional Practices and Evolving Regulations

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? Employment law in Japan is primarily shaped by several fundamental principles that prioritize job security, fairness, and the protection of workers’ rights. These principles are deeply ingrained in…