Domestic Workers Protection Law Becomes New Shield Against Exploitation and Harassment

Jakarta – Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR RI) has ratified the Domestic Workers Protection Bill (RUU PPRT) into law during a plenary session on Tuesday, 21 April 2026.

Minister of Law and Human Rights, Supratman Andi Agtas, emphasised that the PPRT Law represents the government’s commitment to protecting domestic workers.

“The state, through the government, has obligations in the field of employment, namely to provide protection and supervision over the implementation of domestic work,” said Supratman at the DPR RI building, quoted on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.

Supratman explained that the scope of the PPRT Law encompasses various aspects, from the recruitment of domestic workers and vocational training to the resolution of conflicts between employers, domestic workers, or placement agencies.

In addition, he revealed that the PPRT Law aims to provide protection and prevent discrimination and harassment against domestic workers.

“It aims to provide legal certainty for domestic workers as well as for employers, to prevent all forms of discrimination, exploitation, and harassment against domestic workers,” he stated.

Supratman also said that the PPRT Law regulates harmonious working relationships in accordance with humanitarian values and justice, up to ensuring the welfare of domestic workers.

Previously, it was reported that the DPR RI officially ratified the Domestic Workers Protection Bill (RUU PPRT) into law.

The ratification was determined through a plenary session held at the Parliamentary Complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday, 21 April 2026.

Initially, the Chairman of the Legislation Body (Baleg) of the DPR RI, Bob Hasan, reported on the discussion of the RUU PPRT to date.

Bob then submitted the report to DPR RI Speaker Puan Maharani, as the session leader, and Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas.

Subsequently, Puan asked for approval from the factions on whether the Domestic Workers Protection Bill could be ratified into law.

“Has the time come for me to request approval from the factions regarding the Bill on the Protection of Domestic Workers, whether it can be agreed to be ratified into law?” Puan asked.

“Agreed,” replied the DPR members.

“Agreed. Thank you,” said Puan while banging the gavel and clapping.