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? Overall, the fundamental principles currently shaping employment law in Singapore are commercial considerations to create a business-friendly environment whilst balancing employee protections to foster equal opportunities for all…
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…
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…
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 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,…
Indonesia’s employment landscape is marked by a dynamic interplay of socio-economic factors, where social security and employee welfare emerge as pivotal elements. Social security essentially refers to protective measures provided by the state to ensure the well-being of its workforce, encompassing aspects such as health insurance, retirement benefits and workplace safety. Concurrently, employee welfare delves…
Wage Policy in Indonesia: Pursuant to Article 1 Number 30 of Law Number 13 of 2003 concerning Employment, as partially amended by the Government Regulation in Lieu of Law Number 2 of 2022 and subsequently ratified through Law Number 6 of 2023 (“Employment Law”), wages are recognized as an employee’s entitlement that manifests in monetary…
What is Foreign Worker? According to Article 1 Number 13 of Law Number 13 of 2003 concerning Employment, as partially amended by the Government Regulation in Lieu of Law Number 2 of 2022 and subsequently ratified through Law Number 6 of 2023 (“Employment Law”), foreign workers, known as Tenaga Kerja Asing (“TKA”) in Indonesia, are…
On November 21, 2023, ADCO Law hosted ADCOnnect, a session for all the valued clients of ADCO Law to gather and connect with the lawyers. Senior partner Alexandra Gerungan and legal counsel Morales Sundusing represent ADCO Law. The discussion focused on various aspects of employment agreements, with particular emphasis on the associated legal risks. Throughout the session,…
Civil law is an indispensable part of our lives; almost every aspect of our daily activities falls under its purview. From even before a person is born, to their interpersonal relationships with other people or with their assets, until their death, civil law plays a crucial role in upholding balance and justice. This article will…