Legal Protection for Indonesian Migrant Workers Abroad Based on Law Number 18 of 2017 Concerning Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers

Abstract

The enthusiasm of Indonesian migrant workers to go abroad is caused by two factors. The first factor is the limited employment in the country. The second factor is the potential for foreign exchange earnings for the country. The problem is how Law Number 18 of 2017 concerning the Protection of Migrant Workers provides protection and how the mechanism for Indonesian migrant workers abroad to report their cases to the crisis center-bnp2tki. The purpose of this paper is to provide an understanding to Indonesian migrant workers abroad about their rights to obtain legal protection and to understand the mechanism for Indonesian migrant workers abroad to report their cases to the crisis center-bnp2tki. The method used is the method used in the implementation of International Community Service III in Malaysia in the form of legal counseling using online and offline methods. In order to get an overview of the desired future conditions, a relevant theory is used, namely the migration theory. The main results presented in this activity are that Law Number 18 of 2017 has provided protection not only legal protection, but also includes protection for prospective Indonesian migrant workers or Indonesian migrant workers including administrative protection and technical protection; protection during work; protection after work; legal protection, social protection, economic protection. In addition, the mechanism for Indonesian migrant workers abroad to report their cases to the crisis center-bnp2tki was also presented. A complete understanding of this mechanism will provide benefits or positive values for Indonesian migrant workers abroad. The first conclusion is that the state has committed to providing protection to Indonesian migrant workers from the start as prospective migrant workers. The protection provided is not only limited to legal protection. Second, there is a mechanism for Indonesian migrant workers abroad to report their cases to the crisis center-bnp2tki. Understanding this mechanism is also important to avoid illegal Indonesian workers. The recommendation given is the need for continued international community service activities like this to help provide a complete understanding for Indonesian migrant workers abroad about their rights and obligations.