Expertise: Labor & Employment

Generally, an employment contract in Indonesia can either be a fixed-term (definite) or an indefinite-term (permanent) contract. Fixed-term employment agreements are subject to stricter requirements compared to indefinite-term employment agreements. A fixed-term employment agreement must be in writing in the Indonesian language or in a bilingual format. Additionally, a fixed-term employment agreement cannot include a … Quick Guide to Employment Contracts in Indonesia

There is no prohibition against background checks on applicants. Employers in Indonesia can perform background checks on applicants themselves using publicly available information or by using a third-party service. Certain background checks are, in practice, subject to the consent of the applicant. Medical examinations An employer can require a potential employee to undergo a medical … Indonesia Employment Law – Background Information on Applicants

On July 2, 2024, the Government of Indonesia enacted Law No. 4 of 2024 regarding Maternal and Child Welfare During the First Thousand Days of Life (“Law 4/2024”). This long-awaited law is expected to improve the welfare of mothers and children (defined under the provisions of this law as from formation of the fetus up … Employer Obligations Under Indonesia’s New Law on Maternal and Child Welfare