Amidst busy work activities and productivity demands, understanding leave entitlements is often overlooked, even though it is important to maintain a balance between work and mental health. Unfortunately, many workers do not fully understand the latest 2025 annual leave regulations that are now being implemented in various companies.
This lack of knowledge can result in the loss of leave rights or misunderstandings with the company. To help you feel confident when requesting leave, this article will thoroughly discuss the latest regulations you need to know and understand. Read the following explanation carefully so you can maximize your leave rights without violating applicable regulations.
Latest 2025 Annual Leave Regulations
Annual leave regulations continue to undergo adjustments in line with changes in labor regulations in Indonesia. The following is an explanation of the latest annual leave regulations that apply in 2025 that you need to know.
1. Legal Basis
Provisions regarding annual leave are clearly regulated in Law Number 13 of 2003 concerning Manpower, specifically in Article 79 paragraph (2) letter c. This provision is still valid and reinforced by Law Number 6 of 2023.
Under these regulations, the right to annual leave is guaranteed, although the arrangements may be adjusted through employment agreements, company regulations, or collective bargaining agreements.
This means that you still have the basic right to annual leave, but its implementation may vary depending on the company's internal policies.
2. Employee Rights
As an employee, you are entitled to at least 12 working days of annual leave per year, provided that you have completed 12 months of continuous service at the same company. Some companies may even grant more annual leave, depending on the policies stated in the employment agreement or company regulations.
However, it is important to remember that this leave entitlement cannot be reduced from the minimum stipulated in the law, unless there is a valid and written agreement between the employee and the company.
3. Implementation of Leave
In implementing annual leave, companies usually give accumulated leave per month, for example, one day of leave per month, or some companies give full annual leave rights immediately after the probation period is complete. The time for submitting leave requests is generally adjusted to the operational needs of the company, so you are advised to submit your leave request well in advance so that it can be approved.
If not used within the specified period, your annual leave may be forfeited or carried over to the following year, depending on the company's internal policies.
4. Application and Rejection
In employment practices, companies have the right to establish technical policies regarding leave applications, including deadlines for submission. Some companies, for example, require employees to apply for leave at least two weeks before the date of implementation.
If you submit a sudden leave request that does not comply with the provisions of your employment agreement or company regulations, the company has the legal basis to reject the request.
Understanding the annual leave regulations thoroughly is an important step in protecting your rights as an employee. By understanding the latest provisions applicable in 2025, you can plan your leave more wisely. Ensure you always follow the policies in place at your workplace to maintain your leave rights and foster harmonious working relationships.
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