Industrial Relations - Foreign Employees - Equal Rights

The Industrial Relations Court (PHI) located at the Central Jakarta District Court has handed-down a decision that has implications for foreign workers employed in any capacity. However, the decision specifically relates to a case brought by Canadian expatriate, Paul Francis Kacin. Kacin had worked at the Indonesian company, PT. Rehau Indonesia, since 1 June 1998 based on the initial employment contract. This contract was extended for a 3-year period from 1 February 2000 and expired on 11 February 2003. Kacin remained employed with Rehau Indonesia until he was terminated by letter on 24 February 2006.