One of the key provisions in the new law concerns wages. Article 15 on domestic workers’ rights does not set a fixed minimum wage, but instead leaves compensation to be agreed upon between employers and domestic workers.
“The parameter is not a minimum wage, but an agreement between the employer and the domestic worker,” said House legislative committee chair Bob Hasan in a WhatsApp message on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
He added that details on wage levels and payment schedules will be further regulated through implementing regulations or government rules.
However, Bob said the law guarantees domestic workers other rights, including religious holiday allowances (THR), as well as health and employment social security in accordance with existing laws.
“THR is a right of domestic workers, with the amount and payment time based on agreement or employment contract,” said the Golkar Party politician.
Separately, Deputy Chair of the House Legislative Body Ahmad Doli Kurnia Tandjung said the relationship between employers and domestic workers is not comparable to formal industrial relations such as those between companies and employees.
Instead, he said, the relationship is more familial in nature, reflecting Indonesian cultural norms where domestic workers are often considered part of the household.
Doli said the law reflects a commitment to provide more comprehensive protection for domestic workers against potential abuse by employers.
“This law is based on principles of family values, welfare, human rights, and justice,” said the Golkar Party politician.
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