Wamenaker Noel Accompanied The Examination Of Workers Victims Of Layoffs At The South Jakarta Metro Police

Deputy Minister Of Manpower (Wamenaker) Immanuel Ebenezer Gerungan At The South Jakarta Metro Police/ Photo: ANTARA

JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Manpower (Wamenaker) Immanuel Ebenezer Gerungan, who is familiarly called Noel, shows his support for victims of layoffs (PHK) as well as victims of diploma detention by the company, accompanied by Hebben Tarnando to fulfill the summons of investigators at the South Jakarta Metro Police, Monday, July 14, 2025.

Noel's presence as a companion became a form of protest against practices that were considered inhumane by the company against his former workers.

Today, Mas Hebbi and I were summoned by the Resort Police to accompany him. We want to give a message to all business actors and entrepreneurs, don't play around with this," said Noel in front of the media crew, Monday, July 14, 2025.

This case stems from an Hebbi complaint that reported to the official channel "Labor Tanya Wamen" belonging to the Ministry of Manpower regarding the detention of diplomas by PT Duta Palma Tower.

He also claimed to have been laid off by the company. The complaint prompted the Ministry of Manpower to conduct a surprise inspection (sidak) at the company's office.

The results of the inspection showed a bright spot with the return of the victim's diploma. However, shortly after that, Hebbi again reported to the Ministry of Manpower that he was actually reported back by the company to the police.

The report was recorded with the number LP/B/1839/V/2025/SPKT/POLRES METRO JAKSEL/POLDA METRO JAYA, dated May 26, 2025. This action immediately shocked the Ministry of Manpower.

"That's what shocked us. How come it was reported? This will set a bad precedent if workers or workers report company delinquency or bad behavior related to the practice of detention of diplomas, then they are reported. That's a bad precedent," said Noel in a serious tone.

He also emphasized that his party would not allow criminalization efforts against workers, especially those who try to demand their rights. "The report is related to the ITE Law, defamation. So, we will assist. Do not let there be another Hebbi-Hebbi," he added.

Meanwhile, Hebbi himself admitted to receiving a layoff letter on Friday, May 16, and six days later on Thursday, May 22, he was no longer allowed to enter the office building. In addition, his rights as a worker have not been fulfilled.

Our rights cannot be fulfilled. Including my salary in May has not been paid until now," said Hebbi.

This assistance step from Wamenaker is considered important to ensure workers get justice and avoid potential law abuse by the company against former employees.