Comparative Analysis of Remote Work Regulations in Indonesia and the Philippines
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Abstract
This article presents a comparative analysis of remote work regulations in Indonesia and the Philippines, focusing on the legal protection of workers with work-from-home (WFH) status. In Indonesia, the rapid growth of WFH arrangements has not been matched by specific legal frameworks, resulting in inadequate protection and legal uncertainty for remote workers. In contrast, the Philippines has enacted the Telecommuting Act (Republic Act No. 11165), which explicitly safeguards the rights and welfare of WFH employees. The Act ensures equal treatment regarding compensation, rest periods, workload, access to training, data protection, and collective rights, while prohibiting discrimination against remote workers. The study employs a normative comparative legal method, examining regulatory texts and their implementation in both countries. Findings indicate that the Philippine approach provides a more comprehensive and adaptive legal framework for remote work, offering valuable lessons for Indonesia. The article concludes that adopting similar regulations could enhance legal certainty and worker protection in Indonesia, especially as digital and remote work become increasingly prevalent in the modern labor landscape
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