unri.ac.id University of Riau (UR) facilitated the Social Security Administering Body (BPJS) of Pekanbaru City to jointly hold a socialization of BPJS Employment for all honorary workers in UR. This socialization is useful to provide insight into employment for supporting staff implementing administrative affairs in the UR environment.
Source: PR University of Riau
UR Deputy Chancellor for Planning, Cooperation and Information Systems, Prof. Dr. Mashadi MSi, conveyed Law No. 24 of 2011 article 14, it is stated that everyone, including foreigners who work for a minimum of six months in Indonesia, must become a participant in the insurance program. social. “In law number 24 of 2011, there are no exceptions in the registration of workers. The workers in question are permanent employees, contract employees, and casual daily employees, so it is obligatory to register themselves.”
Source: PR University of Riau
Source: PR University of Riau
In fact, Mashadi, reminded that in Government Regulation Number 86 of 2016, it is clearly stated that employers other than state officials who violate the provisions may be subject to administrative sanctions and sanctions for not receiving public services. "Through this socialization, it is hoped that the regulations relating to labor affairs can be explained, so that BPJS participants can understand them."
Source: PR University of Riau
Source: PR University of Riau
"Of course, we as the leaders of UR would like to thank BPJS for being willing to carry out the socialization at UR. This activity will certainly provide an increase in a sense of comfort and security to the workers at UR, especially contract workers,” explained Mashadi in front of the socialization participants which was held in the IV floor of the Rectorate Building of the Bina Widya UR Campus, Wednesday (6/9).
Furthermore, UR in this regard also reminds the UR staffing department to be able to prepare the completeness requirements to become BPJS Employment participants so that workers in the UR environment can get comfort and security in carrying out the duties of each job.
Source: PR University of Riau
Source: PR University of Riau
BPJS Employment Pekanbaru Branch, through the Head of Marketing, Esra Nababan, conveyed that the legal basis used by BPJS Ketenagakerjaan was Law Number 24 of 2011 concerning the Social Security Administration Agency (BPJS). The aims and objectives of BPJS Ketenagakerjaan are so that workers are protected in their work. "If a worker accident occurs while working, then the person concerned can be referred to the Hospital (RS) by showing the Identity Card (KTP) and Member Card, then all costs at the hospital will be borne by BPJS Ketenagakerjaan."
As for the amount of BPJS contributions, which is 0.24% of wages, the UMP (Provincial Minimum Wage) is not a benchmark. The facilities provided include, in the event of a work accident, compensation will be provided. “BPJS Ketenagakerjaan has organized four programs. The four programs in question are insurance for accidents, death, old age, and pensions,” explained Esra. (wendy) ***