Member of Commission IX of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Zainul Munasichin, responded to the commitment of PT Karunia Alam Segar, the producer of Sedaap Noodles in Gresik, East Java, who stopped the plan to terminate the employment relationship (PHK) with workers after coordinating with the Indonesian House of Representatives.
According to Zainul, PT Karunia Alam Segar's move to stop the layoffs of employees should be a lesson for other companies. He assessed that the decision showed that there was a room for dialogue between management and workers so that employment issues could be resolved without harming employees.
"The case of the planned layoffs of Mie Sedaap employees, which was eventually canceled, must be a lesson for other companies. Dialog and deliberation must be prioritized before making decisions that have a major impact on the fate of workers," said Zainul, Tuesday, February 24.
Zainul emphasized that the momentum of Ramadan must be a special concern for all companies. He also reminded that no company should lay off its employees during the holy month, especially if the motive is to avoid the obligation to pay the Eid Bonus (THR).
"Don't let any company deliberately lay off employees so that they don't have to pay THR to their employees. If that is done, it is clearly a violation and harms workers' rights," he said.
Zainul reminded that all companies are obliged to carry out their obligations in paying THR to workers. This provision has been stipulated in the Minister of Manpower Regulation Number 6 of 2016, which states that the payment of THR for private employees must be carried out no later than seven days before the religious holiday.
"The regulations are clear. The payment of THR must be made no later than seven days before the holiday. So, don't let any company make excuses for layoffs because of financial problems, even though they actually just want to run away from the responsibility of paying THR," he continued.
As a member of Commission IX which deals with employment, Zainul also encourages the Ministry of Manpower and labor services in the regions to increase supervision, especially before the holidays, to ensure that workers' rights are protected.
He emphasized that the stability of healthy industrial relations is very important, not only for the welfare of workers, but also to maintain productivity and business sustainability in the long term.
"Companies and workers are partners. If communication is built well, then the best solution can be found without having to sacrifice workers' rights," he concluded.
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