Legal Protection for Female Workers from the Perspective of Employment Law

Authors

  • Hairul Anam International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Yodha Mufarid Hidayat State Islamic University of North Sumatra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47006/attafahum.v9i1.29207

Keywords:

Legal protection, Labor, Women, Employment law.

Abstract

This study examines legal protection for female workers in Indonesia using descriptive qualitative methods through a literature review. The results indicate that protection is regulated in Law No. 13 of 2003, which provides special rights such as maternity leave, breastfeeding rights, and work hour regulations to prevent discrimination. However, in practice, obstacles remain, such as discrimination, weak oversight, and low legal awareness. Therefore, strengthened law enforcement, outreach, and affirmative action policies are needed to achieve fairness in the workplace

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Published

2025-07-30

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025)

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