Legislature questions Ojol's 'Partner' status: Avoiding company obligations?

Jakarta -Member of the House of Representatives Commission IX Nurhadi has encouraged strong regulations for online motorcycle -taxi workers. Nurhadi did not want the “partner” status to be used by other online -based workers by companies to avoid obligations. “Online -motorcycle -taxi drivers, online -taxis and logistics couriers not only struggle against heat and rain, but they also struggle against the digital system that disarmed their basic rights as workers,” Nurhadi told reporters on Wednesday (5/21/2025). Nurhadi said the gap between hard work in the field and revenue that Ojol managers received as a portrait of structural inequality in the digital economy of Indonesia. He emphasized the status of ‘partners’ who are considered an exploitation of new forms. Browse to continue the content “with the status of ‘partners’, the platform business has managed to avoid the obligation to avoid permanent salaries, health benefits, pension guarantees, leave and other employment protection protection. This is a new form of exploitation full of technology,” Nurhadi said. “Unfortunately, without strong regulations, the drivers bargaining position remains fragile,” he added. He considered that the DPR had a constitutional responsibility to answer legal and social problems as a result of digital disruption. Nurhadi believes that there is a need for rules that provide certainty for digital workers. “What is the point of Omnibus Law Cipta work that is alleged to be pro-investment, if thousands of digital workers do not have the security of income, let alone protection?” He said. He said that the new legal umbrella in the form of online workers laws is very important. It is hoped that there will be regulations that include the issue of platform algorithm transparency, a reasonable limitation of the commission, social security obligations for managers to evaluate exploiting partnerships. “Is the status of this ‘partner’ merely a business relationship or practice to avoid company commitments? It must be audited by the state,” Nurhadi explained. He was of the opinion that the government had to amount to the rough application companies that implement very large tariff discounts through the relevant ministries. Nurhadi said the DPR RI will fight for the rights of Ojol workers. “The demonstration of online motorcycle drivers is not only a matter of money, but also dignity. It’s the right face of the digital economy donated as the future,” Nurhadi said. “To be sure, the DPR by related commissions does not remain silent. So far, we work in commission IX to ensure that Ojol partners are recognized as workers so that they are entitled to get basic labor protection,” he added. (DWR/AZH) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here