"Part-time Workers in Laboratory Health Facilities: Understanding Indonesia's PPPK Leave Policy"
Indonesia has introduced a new policy to support part-time workers, particularly those employed in laboratory health facilities, who require flexible leave arrangements due to their shift work schedule.
The policy, which falls under the Public Sector Employee Labor Relations Law (Ketenagakerjaan), provides an opportunity for employees with non-traditional work hours, such as night shifts or rotating shifts, to take unpaid leave. This is often referred to as "PPPK" leave, short for Pengeluaran Pajak dan Kenaikan Biaya (Tax Payment and Cost Increase).
Under the new policy, part-time workers in laboratory health facilities can apply for PPPK leave up to a maximum of six months per year. The employee will be required to provide prior notice to their employer before taking leave, which allows for adequate arrangements to be made to ensure continuity of work.
Employers are also expected to provide a detailed explanation of the reasons behind the request and the expected impact on the organization's operations. This is aimed at promoting transparency and fairness in the application process.
While the policy aims to support part-time workers, critics argue that it may not fully address their unique needs. Some have expressed concerns that the lack of paid leave provisions could lead to burnout and decreased job satisfaction among these employees.
As the country continues to evolve its labor laws to accommodate the changing needs of its workforce, stakeholders are watching closely to see how this policy will be implemented and whether it will lead to improved working conditions for part-time workers in laboratory health facilities.
Indonesia has introduced a new policy to support part-time workers, particularly those employed in laboratory health facilities, who require flexible leave arrangements due to their shift work schedule.
The policy, which falls under the Public Sector Employee Labor Relations Law (Ketenagakerjaan), provides an opportunity for employees with non-traditional work hours, such as night shifts or rotating shifts, to take unpaid leave. This is often referred to as "PPPK" leave, short for Pengeluaran Pajak dan Kenaikan Biaya (Tax Payment and Cost Increase).
Under the new policy, part-time workers in laboratory health facilities can apply for PPPK leave up to a maximum of six months per year. The employee will be required to provide prior notice to their employer before taking leave, which allows for adequate arrangements to be made to ensure continuity of work.
Employers are also expected to provide a detailed explanation of the reasons behind the request and the expected impact on the organization's operations. This is aimed at promoting transparency and fairness in the application process.
While the policy aims to support part-time workers, critics argue that it may not fully address their unique needs. Some have expressed concerns that the lack of paid leave provisions could lead to burnout and decreased job satisfaction among these employees.
As the country continues to evolve its labor laws to accommodate the changing needs of its workforce, stakeholders are watching closely to see how this policy will be implemented and whether it will lead to improved working conditions for part-time workers in laboratory health facilities.