A Legal Perspective on Employers’ Obligations to Promote Awareness of Menstrual Leave Rights in Indonesia

This study aims to analyze the obligation of companies to disseminate information regarding menstrual leave rights for female employees in Indonesia, from both national legal and international perspectives. The research adopts a normative juridical approach, supported by empirical data obtained through interviews with several female workers. The analysis focuses on key regulations such as Law No. 13 of 2003 on Manpower, Government Regulation No. 78 of 2015 on Wages, Law No. 36 of 2009 on Health, and Law No. 40 of 2007 on Limited Liability Companies, in conjunction with international standards such as the CEDAW Convention. The findings reveal that although menstrual leave rights are normatively regulated, the obligation to socialize or disseminate this information has not been evenly implemented by companies. The lack of dissemination has resulted in many workers being unaware of this right, ultimately leading to violations of the principles of justice and labor protection. These findings are analyzed using theories of justice and legal compliance, and are supported by best practices observed in certain companies. The study recommends the integration of menstrual leave awareness into corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies and corporate management systems, as a form of substantive compliance with fair and inclusive labor law

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  Open Access•Ute-Christine Klehe, Ute‐Christine Klehe et al.•Journal of Organizational Behavior•2012

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