Indonesia opens public access to employment protection law
The legislation covers 313 articles in 23 chapters, while earlier implementing rules remain valid unless they conflict with it.
Indonesia’s employment protection legislation is now available for the public to download, Manpower Minister Yassierli said. Law Number 27 of 2026 on Employment Protection became effective on October 28, 2026.
The Ministry of State Secretariat provides access through its Legal Documentation and Information Network (JDIH). Yassierli said access would help employers, workers and people seeking jobs understand their legal protections, responsibilities and rights.
The law contains 23 chapters comprising 313 articles. Its scope includes training, apprenticeships, workforce planning, equal treatment, informal-sector labour and foreign workers. Other subjects include wages, welfare, employment termination, severance pay reserve funds, labour inspection and criminal provisions.
Yassierli said the government sought to protect people throughout their working lives, covering preparation for employment, skills development, workplace health and safety, employment relationships and retirement. He also urged stakeholders to apply their understanding of the legislation.
Parliament and the government approved the bill together on October 6, 2026. President Prabowo Subianto subsequently ratified it, with promulgation following on October 28, 2026. Existing implementing rules under Law Number 13 of 2003 on Employment and Law Number 6 of 2023 on Job Creation remain applicable unless they conflict with the new legislation.
