The government officially submitted the Inventory of Problems (DIM) for the Domestic Workers Protection Bill to the House of Representatives on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Minister of Manpower Yassierli stated that the government supports the discussion of the bill as an effort to provide certainty of protection for domestic workers.
“Domestic workers are workers who have human rights like workers in general. This protection covers all stages, from before work, during work, to after the employment relationship ends, including the dispute resolution mechanism,” said the Minister in a first-level discussion working meeting.
He explained that domestic workers need to receive decent work standards, including wages, working and rest hours, leave entitlements, and protection from discrimination and violence, including occupational safety and health guarantees.
“The government strongly agrees to include domestic workers as having the status of workers in general who receive rights according to human dignity and worth,” he said.
According to Yassierli, employment relationships in this sector have unique characteristics due to social and cultural factors, as well as the diverse backgrounds of service users.
Therefore, the drafted regulation is expected to cover comprehensive protection.
The draft also defines domestic workers, the scope of work, and exclusions from this category.
Additionally, provisions regarding work agreements, worker placement, and cooperation mechanisms are included.
The bill also regulates domestic worker placement companies, vocational training, social security, and monitoring and dispute resolution mechanisms that prioritize deliberation involving neighborhood and community unit heads as mediators.
“The government expresses its gratitude and appreciation to the House Legislative Body for prioritizing this Bill on the Protection of Domestic Workers to be discussed immediately with the Government,” he concluded.
