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Millions of migrant workers head home due to virus: UN
World 5 years ago

Millions of migrant workers head home due to virus: UN

Millions of migrant workers who lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic are expected to return home to already overburdened labor markets, the UN said Wednesday.
Majority of SMEs in Indonesia halt operations, some close permanently: ILO survey
National 5 years ago

Majority of SMEs in Indonesia halt operations, some close permanently: ILO survey

A recent survey by the International Labor Organization (ILO) has revealed that the majority of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Indonesia had been forced to close their businesses, either temporarily or permanently, due to COVID-19. 
New normal? Better normal!
Opinion 5 years ago

New normal? Better normal!

So May 1, the International Day of Labor is the right occasion to look more closely at this new normal, and start on the task of making it a better normal, not so much for those who already have much, but for those who so obviously have too little.
Half world's workers risk livelihoods being 'destroyed': ILO
World 5 years ago

Half world's workers risk livelihoods being 'destroyed': ILO

Nearly half of the entire global workforce is in immediate danger of having their livelihoods destroyed by the coronavirus pandemic, the International Labor Organization warned Wednesday.
1.2 million Indonesian workers furloughed, laid off as COVID-19 crushes economy
Business 5 years ago

1.2 million Indonesian workers furloughed, laid off as COVID-19 crushes economy

Over 1.2 million workers from 74,439 companies in both the formal and informal sectors have either been told to stay home or been laid off as a result of the pandemic.
Pandemic could make another 25 million jobless: UN
World 6 years ago

Pandemic could make another 25 million jobless: UN

The COVID-19 pandemic will significantly increase global unemployment, leaving up to 25 million more people out of work.
BPJS Ketenagakerjaan needs government help to pay compensation to laid-off workers
Business 6 years ago

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BPJS Ketenagakerjaan needs government help to pay compensation to laid-off workers

 Under the proposed social security scheme, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan would provide cash benefits for six months, skills training and job access to laid-off workers.
Indonesia taps into online courses to upskill workforce
National 6 years ago

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Indonesia taps into online courses to upskill workforce

The government is planning to develop online vocational courses in an effort to boost the competency of Indonesian workers, particularly those living in rural areas.
As reports of domestic worker abuse rise, lawmakers urged to pass law
National 6 years ago

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As reports of domestic worker abuse rise, lawmakers urged to pass law

The regulation to protect domestic workers from abuse by their employers had been on hold for 15 years.
Employers' association raises concerns over technicalities, enforcement of workplace violence convention
National 6 years ago

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Employers' association raises concerns over technicalities, enforcement of workplace violence convention

A representative of an employers' association suggests that ratification of the convention would require thorough consideration and preparation as it could create complications for its members.
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