<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze the factors influencing labor absorption in tofu and tempeh businesses in Jonggat District, Central Lombok Regency. The study focuses on wage, age, education, and gender as independent variables. A descriptive quantitative approach was employed using a census method involving all 44 tofu and tempeh business owners. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results indicate that, simultaneously, all four independent variables significantly influence labor absorption. Partially, wage has a positive and significant effect, meaning that higher wages increase labor absorption. Age has a significant negative effect, suggesting that older workers have lower chances of being absorbed. Gender also has a significant positive effect, with male workers dominating labor-intensive sectors like tofu and tempeh production. Meanwhile, education does not significantly affect labor absorption, as practical skills are more critical than formal education in this industry. The adjusted R² value of 66.64% indicates that the model explains more than half of the variation in labor absorption. These findings offer valuable implications for business owners and policymakers in formulating strategies to improve labor absorption in small-scale industries.]]>
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