Legal basis and impact of regulating overtime and rest periods for workers

Workers are a very important resource; therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to working hours and employee health so that worker fatigue does not occur. This study aims to analyze the legal basis and impact of regulating overtime and rest periods for workers, particularly after the enactment of Government Regulation in Lieu of Law No. 2 of 2022 on Job Creation (Perppu Cipta Kerja). The method used is normative juridical research with a conceptual and statutory approach. Data were analyzed descriptively and normatively based on the provisions of positive law, legal doctrines, and relevant literature. The results show significant differences between the provisions under Law No. 13 of 2003 on Manpower and the Perppu Cipta Kerja, particularly regarding overtime duration, the abolition of long rest provisions, and adjustments to annual leave rights. These changes benefit employers in terms of efficiency but may increase health risks for workers such as fatigue and burnout syndrome. This study emphasizes the importance of balancing company productivity and worker health protection. A critical evaluation of the regulations is necessary to ensure that work time and rest policies guarantee legal certainty, fairness, and harmonious industrial relations.