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Journal : AS-SIYASI JOURNAL OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

The Legal Status and Rights Protection of Foreign Workers in Indonesia: A Comparative Analysis between Indonesian and Islamic Prayitno, Sugeng; Durahman, Dani; Hatta, Muhammad; Rasyid, Laila M
As-Siyasi: Journal of Constitutional Law Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): As-Siyasi: Journal of Constitutional Law
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24042/as-siyasi.v5i1.26153

Abstract

The migration of foreign workers (TKA) is a global phenomenon, not exclusive to Indonesia. Since the prophetic era, the role of foreign workers has been documented. In Indonesia, opposition to foreign workers persists because of the perceived threats to domestic employment. This study aimed to discuss the legal status and protection of foreign workers' rights in Indonesia based on Indonesian and Islamic laws. This study used a juridical-normative approach with a comparative law methodology. The findings revealed that Laws 13 of 2013 and 6 of 2023 acknowledge and protect foreign workers' employment in Indonesia, considering necessity, expertise, competence, and scientific advancements. The employment of foreign workers in Islamic jurisprudence is a novel legal challenge. The legal argument used was the Maslahah mursalah, which considers higher Islamic law principles. Islamic law permits foreign workers' employment, based on universal brotherhood, when benefiting from humanity. The recognition of foreign workers in Indonesia has implications for legally protecting their rights, which are aligned with human rights principles in labor law, including rights to facilities, wages, health care, religious freedom, political participation, and sociocultural engagement
Co-Authors Ade Farida, Ade Aep Suhendi Agus Awaludin Aldina Setiani Andika Pratama Apandi, Haerul Ari Wibowo Arif Wahyudin Hidayatulloh Arinurdin, Novayandra Aritonang, Hariyanto Azhari, Arie Binner Habeahan Cacan Cahyadi Christian S, Paulana Dadan Nugraha Dede Taufik, Hariang Dudu Duswara M Eddy Setiawan Erawan, Yevi Mulyana Fachri Rizky Fadillah Faisal Ruslan Fangky Christina Indraguna Faris Fajharika Yusmar Febilita Wulan Sari Firdaus, M. Raihan Ginanjar Safaat Giovani Anggasta Pratiwi Lambouw Gunawan, Verawati Gustiadi, Yoga Haruman, Andi Haspada, Deny Hassanah, Nurul Hernawati Hernawati Hernawati Hernawati RAS I Ketut Margayasa Ihsan Maulana Indrajaya, C. Suryaarga Ipa Rosita Kartika, Yuninda Dwi Komarudin Komarudin Kurniawan, Cecep Soleh Kurniawati, Euis Laila M. Rasyid Lidya Nivisa Yusuf Ludi Hermawan Lukmanta, Hendi Fuky M. Riksa Fritansya Gumilar Maryadi Wijaya Muhammad Hatta Muhammad Taufik Hidayah P Bunga, Dinda Panji Adam Agus Putra Paskaries, Rudolf Paulana Christian Suryamin Permana, Diki Permana, Yedi Widya Prasetia Randiana Prayudi Juni Alamsyah Putra, Heddy Permana Rahmawati, Amellia Ramadlon Adi Ali Fikri Razak, A. Kami Razak, Abdul Kamil Rinaldi, Ferdian Rinjani, Diliya Mariam Riza Zulfikar Ryan Fani Santosa, Agung Sartika Dewi Sembiring, Sungguh Raja Setia Gunawan, Dini Eka Sihombing, Indra Gatot sri dwiyanti Sri Mulyati Chalil Sudewo, Ari Sudrajat, Rudy Ahmad Sugeng Prayitno Suhardini, Eni Dasuki Suharno, Rachmat Suryawin, Paulana Christian Susanti, Rini Ayu Sutiamah, Titi Syaripudien, Bayu Tejo, Eko Susanto Wahyu Purnama Sari wawan alowi Wijaya, Dion Untung Yeti Kurniati Zarisnov Arafat