Domestic Workers Protection Bill Set for Swift Enactment, Here's a Preview of Its Contents
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The government officially submitted the Problem Inventory List (DIM) for the Domestic Workers Protection Bill (RUU PPRT) to the House of Representatives (DPR RI) on Monday (20/4/2026). This step serves as a strong signal for accelerating the discussion of the regulation long awaited to protect domestic workers (PRT).
Labour Minister Yassierli stated that the government welcomes the RUU PPRT, which is an initiative of the DPR. He assessed that this regulation is an important step to ensure comprehensive protection for PRT.
“The government is committed to positioning domestic workers as workers who have human rights just like workers in general. This protection covers all stages, from before working, during work, to after the employment relationship ends, including dispute resolution mechanisms,” said Yassierli in his statement, quoted on Tuesday (21/4/2026).
He emphasised that the concept of decent work for domestic workers is an urgent need. According to him, PRT must obtain basic rights such as fair wages, working hours and rest, rights to holidays and leave, as well as protection from discrimination and violence.
“The government strongly agrees to include domestic workers as having the status of general workers, who receive rights in accordance with their dignity and human dignity,” he said.
Yassierli also highlighted the special characteristics in the employment relationship of PRT, which is often influenced by social and cultural factors. In addition, users of PRT services come from various economic strata, from low-income households to high-income ones.
Therefore, the RUU PPRT is designed to include clear definitions regarding domestic workers, types of domestic work, to limitations that are not included in the PRT category. This regulation also governs various forms of agreements, from employment agreements to placement agreements.
Not only that, this policy also regulates the existence of Domestic Workers Placement Companies (P3RT), vocational training, social security, as well as supervision and dispute resolution mechanisms. Interestingly, conflict resolution is encouraged through deliberative consensus involving the role of RT/RW heads as mediators.
Furthermore, Yassierli conveyed appreciation to the DPR’s Legislation Body for the initiative to accelerate the discussion of the policy.
“The government expresses thanks and appreciation to the BALEG DPR RI which has prioritised the Domestic Workers Protection Bill for immediate discussion together with the Government,” he concluded.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the 12 points of the RUU PPRT that will be enacted as law:
Regarding the regulation of worker protection based on familial principles, respect for human rights, justice, welfare, and legal certainty.
Recruitment of PRT can be done directly or indirectly.
Every person who assists with work within the scope of domestic work based on customs, kinship, family, education, or religion is not included as PRT under this law.
Indirect recruitment of PRT carried out by P3RT can be done offline or online.
One of the rights of PRT regulated in this bill is that PRT are entitled to health social security and employment social security.
Prospective PRT receive education and vocational training, either from the central government, regional government, or from PRT placement companies.
Education and vocational training for prospective PRT.
PRT placement companies are legal entities and must have business permits from the central government in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
P3RT are prohibited from deducting wages and the like.
Guidance and supervision of PRT implementation are carried out by the central and regional governments by empowering RT/RW in order to prevent violence against PRT.
When this law comes into effect, every person under 18 years of age or already married who works or has worked as PRT before this law takes effect is given an exception and their rights as PRT are still recognised.
Implementing regulations must be established at the latest one year since the PPRT law takes effect.