The Policies for Domestic Worker Protection Between Indonesia and Philippines (Kasambahay Law)

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10.2991/978-2-38476-218-7_8How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Domestic Workers; Legal Protection; Kasambahay Law; Human Right; Justice

Abstract

A substantial workforce is employed in Indonesia’s informal employment sector of domestic labor. The allure of domestic delivery resides in its significant demand, lucrative compensation, and the absence of prerequisite expertise for entry-level positions. Being a domestic worker is perceived by many as a potentially transformative opportunity, especially by individuals hailing from lower-middle-income households. Nevertheless, a legal framework that guarantees and upholds protection for domestic laborers is presently lacking. Since 2004, the Job Creation and Labor Law has been deemed inadequate to protect domestic workers, significantly increasing their vulnerability. Therefore, it is crucial to conduct additional research on the human rights of domestic workers and establish a legal framework to ensure their future justice. Additionally, raising public awareness about the plight of domestic workers is essential. By conducting a comparative analysis of positive law in Indonesia and the Philippines, the research employs the method of juridical analysis. An assessment of the protection of domestic laborers in Indonesia is the objective. A crucial aspect to consider is the existence of domestic worker legislation in the Philippines. The study also identifies several legal loopholes that may have adverse consequences for domestic laborers, drawing from a comparison with the Kasambahay Law in the Philippines. Considerations such as employment security, working hours, and equitable compensation for domestic workers are of the utmost importance.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Puteri Chintami Oktavianti
AU  - Pujiyono Suwadi
AU  - Sunny Ummul Firdaus
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/02/22
TI  - The Policies for Domestic Worker Protection Between Indonesia and Philippines (Kasambahay Law)
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference On Law, Economic & Good Governance (IC-LAW 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 45
EP  - 50
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-218-7_8
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-218-7_8
ID  - Oktavianti2024
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