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

Abstract

 Indonesian migrant workers (PMI) play a significant role in the national economy through their contribution to remittances. However, they often face various problems in their destination countries, including human rights violations, labor exploitation, and uncertainty of legal protection. To address these issues, the Indonesian government has enacted Law Number 18 of 2017 concerning the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers which aims to strengthen regulations on protection for PMI, both before departure, during work, and after returning home. The study seeks to analyze legal protection for Indonesian migrant workers based on Law Number 18 of 2017, with a focus on the effectiveness of the implementation of these regulations in protecting the rights of migrant workers abroad. The method used in this study is the normative-empirical legal research method. The normative approach is carried out by analyzing laws and regulations related to migrant workers protection, both at the national and international levels. Furthermore, the empirical approach analyses the implementation of laws in the field, including the role of government institutions and labor protection agencies. Through this study, it is expected to provide a deeper understanding of legal protection for Indonesian migrant workers and identify challenges that are still faced in the implementation of Law No. 18 of 2017. The results are expected to provide recommendations for the government and stakeholders in improving protection for Indonesian migrant workers abroad.