Kemnaker Involves Labor in Revision of Manpower Law
The government is also fast-tracking updates to the 1970 Occupational Safety Law and other outdated rules.
The Ministry of Manpower is opening room for collaboration with labor unions and the business community in the revision of the Manpower Law. Deputy Minister of Manpower Afriansyah Noor in Jakarta on Monday said involving workers is important so the new rules fit the needs of the labor market, provide stronger protection for workers and still maintain the business climate. Kemnaker is also pushing to accelerate updates to manpower regulations seen as outdated, including the Occupational Safety Law No. 1 of 1970 and the colonial-era Steam Law. Afriansyah said old sanctions, such as a Rp100.000 fine or three months in jail for violations of occupational safety and health provisions, are no longer sufficient and need to be revised to be firmer and provide a deterrent effect.