Synergy of Law and Education in Protecting Contract Workers in Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.70826/jcisnu.v2i2.850Keywords:
employment law, education, contract workers, legal protectionAbstract
This study examines the synergy between law and education in providing protection for
contract workers in Indonesia. Contract workers are one group of workers who often
face problems related to legal status, job insecurity, and limitations in obtaining
normative rights as stipulated in labor regulations. Although Law Number 13 of 2003
concerning Manpower and its derivative regulations have provided a legal framework,
implementation in the field often shows gaps that weaken the position of contract
workers. Therefore, an interdisciplinary approach is needed that integrates legal and
educational dimensions to provide more comprehensive protection. The research
method used is normative legal research with a qualitative approach, through a review
of labor laws, doctrines, and practices, and enriched with educational studies that
emphasize the importance of legal literacy for workers. The results of the study indicate
that legal protection for contract workers is not fully effective due to weak supervision,
workers' low understanding of their rights, and the ongoing practice of contract abuse
by employers. In this context, education plays a crucial role in increasing legal awareness
among contract workers, through formal and informal education, as well as skills-based
training in legal and employment law. The conclusion of this study confirms that the
synergy between law and education is a relevant strategy for strengthening the
protection of contract workers. The law provides a binding normative framework, while
education fosters workers' awareness and empowerment in demanding their rights.
Therefore, the combination of the two is expected to achieve social justice and improve
the welfare of contract workers in Indonesia.
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