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Indonesian Journal of Labour Law and Industrial RelationsIndonesian Journal of Labour Law and Industrial Relations

Domestic workers in Indonesia are still considered relevant, playing an important role in household management. They are entitled to rights, including a Holiday Allowance (THR) as regulated in Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 2 of 2015. However, the regulation lacks clarity regarding the amount of THR, potentially leading to arbitrary allocation by employers. This research aims to highlight the need for legal protection and a more detailed regulation of THR for domestic workers, drawing comparisons with countries like Hong Kong that prioritize the welfare of domestic workers. The research employs a normative juridical approach, examining relevant literature and regulations.

Domestic workers in Indonesia are legally entitled to receive a Holiday Allowance (THR), but the current regulations lack specific guidance on the amount, creating potential for unfair practices.This ambiguity contrasts with the clear regulations for formal sector workers, highlighting a gap in legal protection for the informal sector.Clearer regulations and increased awareness among domestic workers are crucial to ensure their rights are respected and to foster a harmonious working relationship between employers and employees.

Penelitian lebih lanjut perlu dilakukan untuk mengkaji efektivitas implementasi Undang-Undang Perlindungan Pekerja Rumah Tangga (PPRT) setelah disahkan, dengan fokus pada mekanisme pengawasan dan penegakan hukum terkait THR. Selain itu, studi komparatif yang lebih mendalam dapat dilakukan dengan negara-negara lain yang telah memiliki regulasi THR yang jelas untuk pekerja rumah tangga, seperti Hong Kong, untuk mengidentifikasi praktik terbaik yang dapat diadopsi di Indonesia. Terakhir, penelitian kualitatif yang melibatkan wawancara dengan pekerja rumah tangga dan pengguna jasa dapat dilakukan untuk memahami persepsi dan pengalaman mereka terkait THR, serta untuk mengidentifikasi tantangan dan hambatan dalam implementasi regulasi yang ada. Penelitian-penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan masukan yang berharga bagi pemerintah dalam menyempurnakan kebijakan dan regulasi terkait perlindungan pekerja rumah tangga di Indonesia, khususnya dalam memastikan hak mereka atas THR terpenuhi secara adil dan merata.

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