Bpjs Ketenagakerjaan
In short
BPJS Ketenagakerjaan is Indonesia's social security agency for workers, providing insurance against work-related risks. It is currently expanding coverage to small business owners, fishermen, and village workers across the country.
In plain words
This organisation provides financial protection for employees. It covers things like accidents at work, death, and old age. It helps ensure that workers and their families do not face poverty if they cannot work.
A simple example
A small shop owner in Manado can pay into the scheme to ensure they receive financial support if they are injured while working.
Why it matters
It creates a safety net for the informal economy, such as fishermen and athletes. This helps stabilise the lives of millions of Indonesians who do not have traditional corporate benefits.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse it with BPJS Kesehatan, which handles general healthcare and medical insurance.
Sources
- BPJS Ketenagakerjaan perkuat perlindungan pelaku UMKM di Manado
- Medan targetkan nelayan penerima BPJS Ketenagakerjaan jadi 3.000
- Gelar Sosialisasi di Desa Sumae, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Tekankan Pentingnya Jaminan Sosial
- Lindungi Pekerja hingga Pelosok Desa, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan – DPMD Dukcapil Riau Teken MoU