SSEK Law Firm partner Stephen Igor Warokka, who serves on the Board of Governors of AmCham Indonesia, recently participated in a Joint Chamber Coordination Meeting with Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower, joining representatives from various chambers of commerce to discuss the proposed revision to Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 8 of 2021 on the utilization of foreign workers.
Stephen is widely recognized as a leading labor and employment lawyer in Indonesia, with rankings from Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 Asia Pacific.
The discussion focused on several key issues, including the definition of “work,” work permit requirements for non-resident directors and commissioners, improving coordination between the employment and immigration systems, and greater flexibility in the local assistant requirements for certain positions.
Participants also emphasized the importance of a transparent consultation process, including access to draft regulations prior to their issuance, to enable meaningful stakeholder input and support a practical, business-friendly regulatory framework.
