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IDN-1997-L-48383
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Title_of_text
Law on Manpower Affairs (No. 25 of 1997).
Main Region
First Region
Country(ies)
Indonesia
Subjects (Classification)
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts
Adopted on (Date of text)
1997-10-03
Scope of text
National
Type of legislation (Type of text)
Law, Act
Second Region
Abstract/Citation
Comprehensive legislation on human resources development and labour relations. Manpower development shall be based on the principle of "Pancasila" and shall guarantee equal opportunities and treatment (ss. 5,6). The government shall draw up plans on manpower development and collect relevant information. Chapter V covers employment relationships, including matters related to labour contracts, probation period, and termination of contract. Chapter VI contains susbtantive provisions on industrial relations, which shall be based on the "treatment of workers as human beings on the basis of equal partnership...." Part II of the Chapter provides for the right to establish trade unions and prohibits interference in such activities by employers. Unions shall be registered with the government. This Chapter also provides for employers' organization, a Bipartite Cooperation Institute, and a Tripartite Cooperation Institute. Companies which are not subject to a collective agreement shall draw up "corporate regulations" which shall provide for rights of employers and workers, working requirements, and conduct of the company. Part 7 of this chapter regards collective labour agreements. Part 8 covers industrial disputes and provides for settlement through mediation, arbitration, or through an Industrial Dispute Settlement Institute (s. 71). S. 74 provides for the right to strike; s. 76 limits such action to the company concerned. Employers have the right to conduct a lock-out. Ss. 85-88 cover termination of employment. Chapter VII covers protection, wages, and welfare. Prohibits the employment of children, and provides minimum protection standards for children who are employed under special circumstances. Prohibits employment of young workers and women in underground mines and workplaces which endanger their health or "decency". Provides for hours of work, rest times, and overtime, maternity protection, special rest periods for female workers, minimum wage, and protection in the event of company bakruptcy. Chapter VIII covers job training and apprenticeships, Chapter IX regards manpower placement services; Chapter X regards expatriate manpower; and Chapter XI employment in the informal sector. Chapters XII-XV regard human resources development and administrative matters.
Entry dates region
Date of entry into force
2000-11-10
In accordance with Law No. 11 of 1998
Implementing Text region
Implementing text(s)
1998-03-21 (IDN-1998-R-91638)
Government Regulation No. 43/1998 concerning efforts to improve social welfare for persons with disabilities.
Repealing Text region
Repealing text(s)
2003-03-25 (IDN-2003-L-64764)
Law No. 13/2003 concerning Manpower.
Serial region
Serial title
Business News (the Act is published in installments in 6 issues)
Date
1997-11
Number
Nos. 6078-6088
ISBN
1410-2579