December 2024
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Indonesia Law Reform Journal
Domestic workers are very vulnerable to various violations of labour rights, such as exploitation, low wages, unclear working hours, and uncertainty about work eligibility. This problem can be confirmed by data submitted by several institutions focusing on domestic workers' rights. According to the Indonesian Migrant Workers Union (SBMI), there are approximately 4 million domestic workers in the country, with 2.7 million facing labour rights violations and experiencing physical and sexual violence. Additionally, the National Domestic Workers Advocacy Network (Jala PRT) reported 2,148 cases of economic, physical, and psychological violence from 2015 to 2019. Komnas Perempuan recorded 2,344 cases of violence against domestic workers from 2005 to 2022, and received 29 direct complaints between 2017 and 2022, including reports of physical violence and unpaid salaries. Although the Republic of Indonesia Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 2 of 2015 addresses domestic worker protection, it lacks specific safeguards for their rights. Consequently, domestic workers are exceedingly vulnerable to various forms of discrimination and rights violations. Establishing legal protections at the statutory level is imperative to address these issues.