LEGAL PROTECTION FOR INDONESIAN WORKERS IN FOREIGN COMPANIES DURING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MINIMUM WAGE SUSPENSION

Abstract

This study examines the legal protection of workers in foreign companies during the suspension
of minimum wage inplementation. This study is done using case study and conceptual approach
and examines the source of primary legal material through Law No. 13/2003 on Labor Law. The
secondary data in used are library data, including books about employment, seminar papers and
other data related to the problems in this study. To elaborate the importance of legal protection for
Indonesian workers in foreign companies, and explain the responsibilities of foreign companies to
workers who are in the treat of minimum wage suspension. Based on the Manpower Act there are
a number of workers' rights that must be fulfilled by the company. Among them are the right to be
equally treated without discrimination, the right to get job training, etc. While the responsibility of
foreign companies to workers has been regulated in Article 88 of the Manpower Act Legal
protection for workers in foreign companies is still lacking, therefore it is necessary to issue legal
products in terms of worker protection.