JAKARTA - The government has reaffirmed its commitment to provide comprehensive protection for domestic workers (PRT) through the discussion of the Draft Law on the Protection of Domestic Workers (RUU PPRT). This commitment is marked by the submission of the Problem Inventory List (DIM) by the Ministry of Manpower to the DPR RI.
Minister of Manpower Yassierli stated that domestic workers must be positioned as workers who have rights equal to other workers, including protection from before working until after the end of the employment relationship.
"This protection covers all stages, from before working, during work, to after the end of the employment relationship, including dispute resolution mechanisms," said Yassierli, Tuesday, April 21.
He emphasized that the concept of *decent work for domestic workers* was an important basis for the preparation of the bill. PRT is expected to obtain the right to a decent wage, clear working and rest time, leave rights, and protection from discrimination and violence, including sexual violence.
In addition, the guarantee of occupational safety and health and access to social security are also part of the regulated protection scheme.
According to Yassierli, the characteristics of household work that are closely related to sociocultural aspects are taken into account in the preparation of regulations. Users of PRT services from various economic backgrounds are also the reason for the need for comprehensive rules.
The PPRT bill regulates a number of important aspects, ranging from the definition of domestic workers, the scope of work, to the limitations that are not included in this category. These rules also include provisions on labor agreements, labor placement, and arrangements for placement companies for domestic workers (P3RT).
In addition, this bill contains strengthening vocational training for prospective PRT and active workers, as well as supervision of labor relations.
In resolving disputes, the government encourages a consensus approach by involving community elements, such as the head of the RT/RW as a mediator.
The government hopes that the PPRT bill can become a strong legal basis to ensure the protection of the human rights of domestic workers while creating a fair and humane labor relationship.
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