<![CDATA[This study examines the effectiveness of legal protection for apprenticeship participants within the Indonesian labor law framework amid the increasing reliance on apprenticeship programs due to intense labor market competition. The purpose of this research is to analyze the legal relationship between apprentices and companies, as well as the forms and effectiveness of legal protection provided to apprentices, particularly regarding the fulfillment of the right to pocket money and weak supervisory mechanisms. This study employs normative legal research using a statutory approach and a conceptual approach by examining relevant labor regulations, particularly Law Number 13 of 2003 on Manpower and Minister of Manpower Regulation Number 6 of 2020 on the Implementation of Domestic Apprenticeships. The findings indicate that the legal relationship between apprentices and companies is not equivalent to an employment relationship, as it is based on an apprenticeship agreement primarily aimed at education and training rather than economic productivity. Legal protection for apprenticeship participants is provided preventively through mandatory written apprenticeship agreements and repressively through administrative sanctions and dispute resolution mechanisms. However, in practice, such protection has not been fully effective due to weak supervision and the absence of minimum standards for apprenticeship allowances, which creates the potential for exploitation. This study recommends regulatory reform by establishing a minimum standard for pocket money linked to a certain percentage of the Regional Minimum Wage (UMR) and strengthening participatory supervisory mechanisms. Therefore, stronger regulatory clarity and more effective government oversight are necessary to ensure fair and dignified apprenticeship programs in Indonesia.]]>
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