Revision to Provisions on Foreign Worker Understudies

Presidential Regulation No. 72 of 2014 on Recruitment of Foreign Workers and Implementation of Education and Training for Understudy Workers (“2014 Regulation”) has been issued.

In essence, the 2014 Regulation sets out details regarding the general procedures for employing foreign worker, securing approval of Foreign Worker Recruitment Plans (Rencana Penggunaan Tenaga Kerja Asing – “RPTKA”) and Foreign Worker Recruitment Permits (Izin Memperkerjakan Tenaga Kerja Asing – “IMTA”).[1] Additionally, the 2014 Regulation also sets out provisions on appointing understudy workers (trainees) to work with the foreign worker for the purpose of transfer of skills and knowledge.