Expertise: Labor & Employment

Indonesia Relaxes Mandatory Employer Contributions to Manpower Social Security Programs Amid COVID-19

By Budi Widuro With COVID-19 infections not slowing in the country, the Government of Indonesia (\"GOI”) has continued to issue regulations aimed at fighting the pandemic and the economic downturn it has caused. One of the most recent policies from the GOI is the relaxation of mandatory contributions by employers to manpower social security programs. Indonesia Relaxes Mandatory Employer Contributions to Manpower Social Security Programs Amid COVID-19

Indonesia, Immigration and COVID-19 – A Podcast with SSEK Partner Stephen Igor Warokka

Stephen Igor Warokka, the supervising partner of SSEK’s immigration law practice, recently sat down with the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (AmCham Indonesia) for a podcast on Indonesian immigration policies during the pandemic. Stephen discusses issues such as entry restrictions, stay permits, family reunifications, visas and more. You can listen to the full podcast, Indonesia, Immigration and COVID-19 – A Podcast with SSEK Partner Stephen Igor Warokka

Employment Law Update

SSEK Legal Consultants has contributed the Indonesia section of the new Asia Employment Law: Quarterly Review of employment law developments across 15 jurisdictions in Asia. In this edition, experts from around Asia flag and comment on employment law developments during the second quarter of 2020 and highlight some of the major legislative, consultative, policy and case law Employment Law Update

Free Employment Law Alliance Webinar on Surviving the Back to School Frenzy

The Employment Law Alliance is offering a free 60-minute webinar on Thursday, September 3, on \"Surviving the Back to School Frenzy: Employment Law Considerations When Employees Children Are in Virtual or Hybrid School.‚Äù Summary As the new school year in the United States begins with schools offering classes partially or wholly virtual, employers are going to have to Free Employment Law Alliance Webinar on Surviving the Back to School Frenzy

Free Employment Law Alliance Webinar on the New North American Free Trade Agreement

The Employment Law Alliance is offering a free 75-minute webinar on Wednesday, August 19, on \"The New North American Free Trade Agreement: Significant Changes for American & Canadian Companies Doing Business in Mexico.‚Äù Summary The purpose of this new tri-lateral trade agreement is to help level the playing field in terms of total labor costs in all Free Employment Law Alliance Webinar on the New North American Free Trade Agreement

SSEK Speaks to EuroCham Indonesia Human Resources Working Group

SSEK partner Stephen Igor Warokka and SSEK associate Indrawan D. Yuriutomo discussed proposed updates to the Indonesian Manpower Law under the draft Omnibus Law during a recent meeting of the European Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (EuroCham Indonesia) Human Resources Working Group. Stephen and Indrawan discussed articles in the draft Omnibus Law on expatriate employees, SSEK Speaks to EuroCham Indonesia Human Resources Working Group

SSEK Hosts Webinar on Immigration Stay Permits in Indonesia in Wake of COVID-19

SSEK Legal Consultants recently hosted a webinar to discuss the latest information on immigration stay permits in Indonesia in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event featured speakers from the Directorate of Immigration Stay Permits at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights. They discussed the implementation of Director General of Immigration Circular Letter SSEK Hosts Webinar on Immigration Stay Permits in Indonesia in Wake of COVID-19

Update on Immigration Stay Permits in Indonesia – Free Webinar with SSEK

SSEK is hosting a free webinar on Monday, July 20, from 10 am to 11:30 am. The event will cover the latest information on immigration stay permits in Indonesia in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Scheduled speakers from the Directorate of Immigration Stay Permits of the Directorate General of Immigration at the Ministry of Update on Immigration Stay Permits in Indonesia – Free Webinar with SSEK