Expertise: Labor & Employment

SSEK Participates in Joint Chamber Coordination Meeting with Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower

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SSEK Law Firm partner Stephen Igor Warokka, who serves on the Board of Governors of AmCham Indonesia, recently participated in a Joint Chamber Coordination Meeting with Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower, joining representatives from various chambers of commerce to discuss the proposed revision to Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 8 of 2021 on the utilization of … SSEK Participates in Joint Chamber Coordination Meeting with Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower

Indonesia Issues New Regulation on Labor Inspection Procedures

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Indonesia has introduced a new framework for labor inspections under Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 11 of 2026 on Procedures for Labor Inspection (“Reg. 11/2026”). Effective from 3 July 2026, the new regulation replaces and fully revokes Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 33 of 2016, as amended by Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 1 of … Indonesia Issues New Regulation on Labor Inspection Procedures

Employment Law Updates from Indonesia and Around the World – Q2 2026

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SSEK Law Firm has contributed the Indonesia updates to the latest edition of Global Guide Quarterly: Labor and Employment Law Updates from Around the Globe, organized and published by Littler Mendelson P.C., a global law firm specializing in labor and employment law. Global Guide Quarterly (GGQ) provides concise, high-level coverage of labor and employment law … Employment Law Updates from Indonesia and Around the World – Q2 2026

SSEK Co-Hosts Seminar on Employee Fraud Investigations

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SSEK Law Firm and MDD Forensic Accountants recently co-hosted a hybrid seminar, Employee Fraud Investigations: Legal, Forensic, and Practical Perspectives, bringing together in-house counsel, HR professionals, and compliance officers to discuss effective strategies for investigating workplace fraud in Indonesia. The session featured SSEK partner Mahareksha Singh Dillon and Jerome McDonagh, Director at MDD Forensic Accountants, who … SSEK Co-Hosts Seminar on Employee Fraud Investigations

Hiring Employees in Indonesia: Choosing Between Fixed-Term and Permanent Employment

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One of the first decisions employers face when hiring in Indonesia is whether a role should be filled under a fixed-term (definite) employment contract (PKWT) or an indefinite-term (permanent) contract (PKWTT). The distinction is important, as Indonesian law imposes specific requirements on the use of fixed-term contracts. Fixed-term contracts A fixed-term employee is also known … Hiring Employees in Indonesia: Choosing Between Fixed-Term and Permanent Employment

SSEK Attends Employment Law Alliance Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting in Sydney

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SSEK Law Firm partner Syahdan Z. Aziz, a supervising parter of SSEK’s employment law practice, recently attended the Employment Law Alliance (ELA) Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting and client event in Sydney, Australia, hosted by ELA member firm Maddocks. Employment lawyers from ELA member firms exchanged insights on workplace challenges and developments, with discussions on cross-border employment … SSEK Attends Employment Law Alliance Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting in Sydney

Employment Law Indonesia

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SSEK Law Firm partner Syahdan Z. Aziz has contributed the Indonesia chapter to Lexology Panoramic: Labor & Employment 2026, a comprehensive global guide to employment law and workplace regulations. Syahdan provides an updated overview of employment law in Indonesia, including protected employee categories, enforcement agencies, worker representation, pre-employment background checks, employment terms and conditions, foreign … Employment Law Indonesia

SSEK Partner Shares Indonesia Employment Law Insights at Regional Roundtable

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SSEK Law Firm partner Syahdan Z. Aziz spoke at a recent roundtable discussion, Employment Law Issues Across Borders – Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia & Thailand, hosted by Shearn Delamore & Co. in Kuala Lumpur. The event brought together employment law professionals from members firms of the Employment Law Alliance (ELA) to discuss the latest developments in … SSEK Partner Shares Indonesia Employment Law Insights at Regional Roundtable

Promoting Transparency in Indonesia’s Job Market Governance: A Closer Look at Mandatory Job Vacancy Reporting Obligations

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Over the years, the Government of Indonesia, through the Ministry of Manpower (“MOM”), has progressively introduced regulatory measures aimed at improving labor market governance, including the implementation of mandatory job vacancy reporting through digital platforms. The initial legal framework was introduced under Presidential Regulation No. 57 of 2023 regarding Mandatory Reporting of Job Vacancies (“PR … Promoting Transparency in Indonesia’s Job Market Governance: A Closer Look at Mandatory Job Vacancy Reporting Obligations

SSEK Contributes Indonesia Employment Law Chapter to Littler International Guide

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SSEK Law Firm partner Syahdan Z. Aziz has contributed the Indonesia chapter to the Spring 2026 edition of the Littler International Guide to employment law. Published by Littler Mendelson P.C., a global law firm that specializes in labor and employment law, the guide provides an overview of workplace laws and regulations across more than 45 countries … SSEK Contributes Indonesia Employment Law Chapter to Littler International Guide