DPR reminds that WFA policy during Eid must be balanced for workers and industry

JAKARTA - The government appeals to private companies to implement the Work From Anywhere (WFA) policy before and after Eid al-Fitr 2026, namely on March 16-17 and March 25-27, 2026. The goal is to launch the homecoming and return flow as well as boost the economy.

Responding to the appeal, member of Commission IX of the DPR, Edy Wuryanto, reminded that the WFA policy during Lebaran must be balanced for workers and industries.

"Public policy must consider the balance between the interests of workers, industry sustainability, and national economic growth goals," Edy told reporters, Tuesday, February 24.

Edy also highlighted the government's decision to have a common holiday for workers. Where private workers cut annual leave, while for ASN it does not.

This, he said, needs to be a concern so as not to cause feelings of injustice among private workers.

"The government's appeal to private companies to implement WFA but not cut annual leave must have a legal basis," said Edy.

"This policy only comes out as a statement from officials," added the PDIP legislator.

In addition, continued Edy, companies have basically planned the production process by including a joint leave scheme. If it is added back to the WFA policy, it has the potential to disrupt productivity, especially in sectors whose work processes cannot be done remotely.

Therefore, Edy emphasized the importance of dialogue first with labor stakeholders, including the Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO), the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin).

Edy also reminded that if WFA is interpreted as an effort to encourage household consumption, then it needs to be carefully calculated.

According to him, after Lebaran, the financial condition of workers usually decreases because of spending during Eid al-Fitr.

"Don't let the assumption of increased consumption not be balanced by the reality of purchasing power," he concluded.