The Regulation of Domestic Workers in Indonesia
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The Regulation of Domestic Workers in Indonesia

One of the most vulnerable groups in the Indonesian workforce is the women and men, sometimes girls and boys, who are engaged as domestic workers, both within Indonesia and abroad. Their position in the informal economy, usually working in homes and outside the scope of general labour legislation, requires special attention.

Type: Working paper
Date issued: 01 June 2006
Authors: ILO Jakarta Office
This paper seeks to explore some of the key issues in relation to the regulation of domestic workers in Indonesia. Firstly, the paper explains the legal norms that currently exist or are being drafted in Indonesia, both at the national and sub-national levels. This is preceded by an overview of the law enforcement climate and cultural attitudes with regard to domestic workers in Indonesia. Secondly, the paper provides an overview of international norms relating to the regulation of domestic workers, including International Labour Organization (ILO) standards. Thirdly, best practice from other parts of the world is examined. This is then followed by an exploration of some future options for Indonesia with regard to the regulation of domestic workers.

Tag: labour standards

Regions and countries covered: Asia, Indonesia

Unit responsible: Programme for the Promotion of the Declaration

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