Implementation of Legal Protection for Workers Who Have Lost Their Jobs Based on Government Regulation Number 37 of 2021 concerning the Implementation of the Job Loss Insurance Program

This study analyzes the implementation of legal protection for workers who have lost their jobs based on Government Regulation Number 37 of 2021 concerning the implementation of the job loss insurance program. The high unemployment rate in Indonesia, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, demands adequate legal protection for workers who have experienced termination of employment. This study uses a normative juridical method with a legislative and conceptual approach. The results show that Government Regulation Number 37 of 2021 provides adequate legal protection through job loss guarantees, which include cash benefits, access to job market information, and job training. This program provides a cash benefit of 45% of wages for the first three months and 25% for the following three months, with a maximum wage limit of IDR 5,000,000. Comparisons with other countries show that Indonesia has adopted best practices from various nations, although some requirements still need to be adjusted to field conditions. This research contributes to the development of a more comprehensive national social security system.