The Role of HRGA in Preventing Employment Related Criminal Offense
Keywords:
Employment Relations, Labor Criminal Law, HRGA (Human Resources and General Affairs), Regulatory Compliance, Prevention of Employment OffensesAbstract
Employment relations in Indonesia are governed not only by civil and administrative norms but also by criminal provisions intended to protect workers’ fundamental rights. Violations of labor standards related to wages, working hours, and occupational safety may constitute employment-related criminal offenses under Indonesian labor law. In this context, the role of Human Resources and General Affairs (HRGA) becomes strategically important as a preventive actor within the workplace. HRGA functions as the primary unit responsible for ensuring compliance with labor regulations, implementing internal policies, and reducing the risk of criminal liability arising from employment relations. This article examines the role of HRGA in preventing employment-related criminal offenses from a normative juridical perspective by analyzing statutory regulations, legal doctrines, and labor law enforcement practices. The analysis focuses on HRGA’s preventive functions, including regulatory compliance, internal supervision, and the promotion of legal awareness among employers and workers. The study finds that although labor criminal law is positioned as an ultimum remedium, effective preventive measures carried out by HRGA are essential to minimize labor law violations and to ensure lawful, fair, and sustainable employment relations within the workplace.
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