The Position of Maternity Rights for Female Workers in Law Number 13 of 2003 Concerning Labour in the City of Ternate

Abstract : This study examines the position of women’s maternity rights in Law No. 13 of 2003 concerning Manpower (Case Study of the Ternate City Manpower Office). Maternity rights are human rights specifically possessed by women due to their reproductive abilities, such as menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Therefore, the responsibility to fulfil and protect maternity rights is the duty of all parties, especially the government. This study uses empirical research methods with a descriptive approach. Primary data was obtained directly from the Ternate City Manpower Office, as well as secondary data which included interviews with relevant parties and document studies such as Law No. 13 of 2003. Data collection techniques included in-depth interviews and participatory observation. The collected data was then analysed descriptively to describe the position of female workers’ maternity rights and identify existing obstacles. The results of this study are expected to provide a better understanding of the position of maternity rights and provide input for the Ternate City Manpower Office and related parties to improve professionalism in the workplace for female workers.