When Will Indonesia's New Labor Bill Be Finalized? DPR Gives Update
Indonesia's parliament is preparing a new labor law after a court ruling required labor provisions to be separated from the Job Creation Law.
Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) is expediting the drafting of a new labor law following an October 31, 2024 Constitutional Court ruling that mandates labor provisions to be separated from the Job Creation Law. The legislative process is currently gathering input from labor unions and other stakeholders, with the aim of completing the academic paper and draft bill by early October 2026, as stated by DPR Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad.
The legislation is expected to be finalized within the two-year deadline set by the Constitutional Court, indicating a tight timeline for lawmakers and the government. The new law will cover a broad spectrum of labor matters, including employment contracts, wages, and foreign workers. The drafting process began with the submission of a 19-chapter, 224-article draft to Commission IX during a public hearing on June 22, 2026.
The final step involves refining the draft bill and academic paper in preparation for the upcoming legislative session, scheduled to commence on August 14.
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