Employment Insight 2024
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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…

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

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

Assessing the Potential and Obstacles of Foreign Worker Utilization in IKN
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Assessing the Potential and Obstacles of Foreign Worker Utilization in IKN

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…

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…