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Income inequality and poverty continue to be major challenges in Indonesia's industrial areas, especially in DKI Jakarta, West Java, and Banten, although minimum wage policies continue to be developed as a form of protection for low-income workers. These policies theoretically serve as an instrument for income redistribution and improvement of labor welfare, but their effectiveness in reducing inequality and reducing poverty rates is still questionable, especially in areas with highly industrialized economic structures. This study aims to analyze the influence of income inequality, poverty rate, economic growth, and unemployment rate on the dynamics of the provincial minimum wage in the 2016–2023 period. The study used secondary data obtained from the Central Statistics Agency and analyzed using panel data regression to obtain a comprehensive empirical picture of the factors determining the minimum wage. The test results show that the Fixed Effect Model is the most suitable model for capturing variations between provinces and between times. Key findings reveal that poverty levels and economic growth have a significant influence on changes in the minimum wage, while income inequality and unemployment rates have no significant influence. The conclusion of the study emphasizes that the minimum wage policy is not effective enough in reducing income inequality and reducing poverty without the expansion of the formal sector, improving the quality of the workforce, and distributing economic growth more evenly between industrial areas.

This study aims to analyze the factors affecting real wages of construction workers across provinces in Indonesia from 2010 to 2023 using panel data analysis. The independent variables include Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP), Consumer Price Index (CPI), Open Unemployment Rate (TPT), and Performance Pay (Balas Jasa). A panel dataset of 476 observations from 34 provinces over 14 years was analyzed using three model approaches: Common Effect Model (CEM), Fixed Effect Model (FEM), and Random Effect Model (REM). The best model was determined through Chow Test, Hausman Test, and Lagrange Multiplier Test, which confirmed that the Fixed Effect Model (FEM) is the most appropriate for analyzing this research data. FEM estimation results show that simultneously, all independent variables (UMP, CPI, TPT, and Performance Pay) have a significant effect on real wages with an F-statistic value of 436,465.9 (p-value = 0.0000 < 0.05), indicating that the model as a whole is highly valid and capable of explaining the variation in real wages collectively. However, partial tests reveal that only the Real Wage variable has a positive and statistically significant effect on Performance Pay (coefficient = 106.3320; t-statistic = 1276.083; p-value = 0.0000), while UMP (p-value = 0.1472), CPI (p-value = 0.6460), and TPT (p-value = 0.6934) show no significant effects at the 5% significance level. The research model demonstrates very high predictive ability with an R-squared value of 0.999735 (99.97%), indicating that the variables studied can explain nearly all variation in real wages of construction workers at the provincial level. This research provides policy implications that improving real wages in the construction sector requires an integrated approach that focuses not only on minimum wage setting but also on regional inflation control, human capital quality improvement, and creating conducive labor market conditions through unemployment reduction

This study aims to analyze the effect of wages, workload, and work discipline on employee performance at Bakpia Latief MSME in Kediri. The research method employed is quantitative with a survey technique. The sample consists of 32 respondents selected through a saturated sampling technique. Primary data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability, while secondary data were obtained from documentation and literature review. Data analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression preceded by classical assumption tests. The results indicate that wages have a positive and significant effect on employee performance, while workload and work discipline do not have significant partial effects. However, simultaneously, the three independent variables significantly influence employee performance, with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.579, indicating that 57.9% of employee performance variation can be explained by wages, workload, and work discipline. This study highlights the importance of a fair wage policy in enhancing performance, although other factors such as workload and discipline still need to be managed proportionally.

Turnover intention is a critical issue that companies must address, particularly in service sectors such as cleaning services, which often experience high employee turnover rates. This study is motivated by the observation that low wages and high workloads are the main factors contributing to turnover intention among workers. The primary objective of this research is to analyze the effect of wages and workload on the turnover intention of daily workers at PT Serasi Manunggal Sejahtera ICE BSD. The study employed a quantitative approach using survey methods for data collection, which included observation, questionnaires, and documentation. The population of this study consisted of 105 workers, from which a sample of 84 respondents was selected using the Yamane formula. The sampling technique applied was Simple Random Sampling to ensure unbiased representation. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS version 30, which involved data quality tests, classical assumption tests, hypothesis testing, and the determination coefficient test. The findings of this research indicate that wages have a negative and significant effect on turnover intention, implying that higher wages tend to reduce employees’ desire to leave their jobs. Conversely, workload has a positive and significant effect on turnover intention, indicating that greater workload increases employees’ likelihood of resigning. These results highlight the importance for company management to review wage policies and manage workloads effectively. By addressing these factors, companies can reduce turnover intention, maintain employee stability, and improve organizational performance.

Within the decentralization framework, the government sets the Regency/City Minimum Wage (UMK) as the wage standard. However, in 2021, the Governor of the Riau Islands Province established a UMK that did not comply with Ministry of Manpower regulations. This decision adversely affected workers, particularly members of labor unions, as well as the entire workforce in Batam City. The research addresses two key issues: first, the legal consequences of a regional head’s policy in determining the minimum wage; second, the form of legal protection for workers against a UMK that contradicts ministerial regulations. The study applies a normative juridical method. Findings indicate, under Article 82 of the Industrial Relations Dispute Settlement Act (UU PPHI), that a state administrative decision violating statutory provisions may be: (1) declared null (nietig/absolute nietig), (2) null and void by law (nietigheid van rechtswege), or (3) annulled (verniegbaar). The Tanjungpinang Administrative Court Decision No. 1/G/2021/PTUN.TPI declared that Governor’s Decree No. 1362 of 2020 on Batam UMK contained substantial defects and was annulled. Legal protection for workers is provided through dispute settlement procedures at the Administrative Court and/or administrative remedies as stipulated by applicable regulations.

Economic growth in Bali Province is predominantly driven by the tourism, service, and agricultural sectors, which play a vital role in the region’s development and income generation. Over the 2014–2024 period, however, the province has experienced a fluctuating and generally declining growth trend, influenced by both internal and external economic dynamics. This study aims to examine the influence of unemployment, district minimum wage (Upah Minimum Kabupaten/Kota—UMK), and education on economic growth across the nine regencies and cities in Bali Province. Employing a quantitative approach with an associative research design, the study utilizes panel data that combines cross-section data (9 regencies/cities) and time-series data spanning 2014–2024, yielding a total of 99 observations. To ensure robust estimation, panel data regression analysis was conducted, with the Random Effect Model (REM) selected as the most appropriate method based on the results of the Hausman test. The empirical findings reveal that, simultaneously, unemployment, UMK, and education have a significant influence on regional economic growth in Bali. Partially, education exerts a positive and significant effect, indicating that improvements in educational attainment and quality can drive higher productivity and foster sustainable economic development. Conversely, UMK demonstrates a negative and significant impact, suggesting that increases in the minimum wage, while beneficial for workers’ welfare, may impose financial burdens on businesses—particularly small and medium-sized enterprises—thus potentially slowing economic activity. Similarly, unemployment has a negative and significant effect, underscoring its detrimental role in limiting economic output and household income. These results emphasize the need for policymakers to strike a balance between enhancing workforce welfare through wage regulations and ensuring that such measures do not hinder economic competitiveness. Furthermore, strengthening education policies, improving access to quality learning, and aligning educational outcomes with labor market demands are crucial for supporting long-term economic growth in Bali.

This article examines Ibn Khaldun's philosophical perspective on wages and its relevance to the wage system in Indonesia in the modern era. Ibn Khaldun, a prominent 14th-century Muslim thinker, emphasized that wages are closely linked to the value of work, social justice, and the economic stability of a society. In his Muqaddimah, he emphasized that establishing fair wages is not merely an economic issue but also a moral and social pillar that can prevent societal disintegration. Equitable wages, he argued, must be able to guarantee a decent living for workers and their families, while also supporting continued productivity and social cohesion. This study uses a qualitative normative approach through content analysis of relevant texts in the Muqaddimah and comparing them with wage policies in Indonesia, including minimum wage regulations, labor protection, and welfare policies. Data were obtained from library research, national regulations, and recent academic literature on wage policies. The results of the study indicate that although Indonesia has a minimum wage regulation, its implementation still faces significant challenges, particularly in ensuring fairness for informal sector and low-income workers. Factors such as regional economic inequality, inflation, and weak labor oversight often undermine the effectiveness of these policies. By revisiting the principles of Ibn Khaldun, this article offers the perspective that ideal wages should not only be measured by labor market needs but should also integrate principles of ethics, morality, and social responsibility. This integration is expected to strengthen worker welfare, increase national productivity, and maintain long-term economic stability. This study also provides a relevant philosophical framework for critiquing and reforming wage policies in Indonesia, with reference to the values of justice and welfare in classical Islamic economics.

This study aims to analyze the legal responsibilities of e-sports teams regarding the fulfillment of wage rights and the forms of legal protection for professional athletes based on applicable laws and regulations in Indonesia. As the e-sports industry develops as part of the digital and creative economy, the issue of employment relations between e-sports teams (as employers) and athletes (as professional workers) has become an important issue that requires in-depth study from a legal perspective. This study uses a normative legal method with a statutory approach. This approach is used to analyze positive legal norms that regulate the rights and obligations in employment relations and the legal protection mechanisms available to e-sports athletes. This research is prescriptive in nature, meaning it not only describes the applicable legal conditions but also provides recommendations for improvements. The legal material collection technique was carried out through a literature study that included relevant laws and regulations, books, scientific journals, and court decisions. The results of the study indicate that e-sports teams, which can legally be in the form of business entities or corporations, have a legal obligation to pay athletes' wage rights in a timely and full manner as stated in the employment contract. If there are delays or deductions in wages without legal basis, e-sports teams can be held liable under civil, criminal, and administrative laws. Furthermore, legal protection for athletes as workers still faces various challenges, particularly related to weak oversight by relevant authorities and low levels of legal awareness among both team management and athletes themselves. To address this, concrete steps are needed in the form of strengthening law enforcement mechanisms, increasing legal education for e-sports industry players, and developing labor protection policies specifically for e-sports. This way, the rights of professional athletes can be guaranteed fairly and proportionally.

Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) from 2021 to 2023, the crime rate in Indonesia increased by 345,510 cases. This increase indicates social problems, particularly in the economic sector. Factors such as high unemployment, high poverty rates, and low minimum wages are the main causes driving crime. When people's basic needs are not met, the potential for deviant behavior to meet their living needs tends to increase. This study aims to analyze the influence of unemployment, poverty, and the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) on crime rates in Indonesia, both partially and simultaneously. The study uses a quantitative approach with secondary data sources obtained from official BPS publications. The data used is panel data, namely a combination of time series (time span) and cross-section (across regions/provinces) data for the period 2021–2023. Data analysis was performed using a panel data regression model with a Fixed Effect Model (FEM) approach after undergoing the Hausman Test. The results show that partially, the three variables—unemployment, poverty, and the UMP—have a significant influence on crime rates. Simultaneous testing also showed that collectively, these three variables significantly influence the crime rate. Furthermore, the coefficient of determination (R²) test result of 93.5% indicates that unemployment, poverty, and the minimum wage (UMP) variables are able to explain most of the variation in crime rates in Indonesia during the study period, while the remaining 6.5% is influenced by other variables not included in the model. This finding emphasizes the importance of improving the economic conditions of the community through job creation, poverty alleviation, and minimum wage adjustments as preventative measures to reduce crime rates in Indonesia.

Kemiskinan merupakan salah satu tantangan terbesar yang dihadapi oleh berbagai negara, termasuk Indonesia. Tingginya jumlah penduduk miskin di beberapa wilayah, seperti di Provinsi Jawa Tengah, mencerminkan kompleksitas permasalahan yang dipengaruhi oleh kualitas sumber daya manusia, tingkat kemiskinan, dan pembangunan ekonomi. Provinsi Jawa Tengah, dengan populasi besar, memiliki tingkat kemiskinan yang signifikan, sehingga memerlukan intervensi strategi untuk mengoptimalkan penyaluran program pembangunan. Untuk mendukung pemerintah dalam menentukan prioritas penanganan kemiskinan secara efektif dan efisien, diperlukan sistem pendukung keputusan. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk merancang sistem pendukung keputusan berbasis TOPSIS yang efisien dan mampu memberikan rekomendasi terbaik berdasarkan beberapa kriteria utama: jumlah penduduk, Tingkat pengangguran, upah minimum, PDRB, dan jumlah penduduk miskin. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa Kota Semarang memiliki tingkat kemiskinan terendah dengan nilai preferensi tertinggi (0,686725), sedangkan Kabupaten Brebes memiliki tingkat kemiskinan tertinggi dengan nilai preferensi terendah (0,154773). Validasi metode TOPSIS yang diterapkan dalam sistem ini mencapai tingkat akurasi sebesar 77,17% yang menunjukkan bahwa hasil pemeringkatan konsisten dengan keselarasan signifikan antara hasil sistem dan kondisi riil. Dengan demikian, sistem pendukung keputusan ini memberikan kontribusi nyata dalam mengklasifikasi wilayah berdasarkan tingkat kemiskinan, sehingga dapat menjadi alat bantu strategi dalam perencanaan program Pembangunan yang lebih tepat sasaran.

This research analyzes the legal provisions regarding the obligation to pay overtime wages and legal options for workers if the company fails to provide overtime compensation. Overtime wages are the right of workers regulated in Law No. 13 of 2003 concerning Manpower which has been amended by Law No. 6 of 2023 and Government Regulation No. 35 of 2021. This study uses a case analysis of PT X in Semarang, which was accused of not paying overtime wages in full to its employees. The findings show that despite clear legal regulations, implementation faces various obstacles, such as inadequate supervision and lack of legal awareness. Employees whose rights are not met can pursue out-of-court (e.g. bipartite negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration) and court channels through the labor court. Non-compliance with regulations on overtime pay not only impacts the economic situation of employees, but also causes imbalances in labor relations. This research recommends strengthening the labor inspection system, increasing transparency in the handling of working hours, increasing legal awareness among employees, and developing a more accurate time recording system to ensure the fulfillment of employee rights according to the applicable regulations.

Akurasi estimasi biaya diperlukan dengan perencanaan seoptimal mungkin seperti dengan melakukan perbandingan estimasi biaya konstruksi menggunakan metode AHSP dengan perhitungan dari kontraktor. Perbandingan dapat menjadi referensi untuk mengukur akurasi dan efisiensi penerapan metode dengan objek proyek gudang baja. Penelitian menggunakan metode analisis kuantitatif untuk memperkirakan rencana anggaran biaya dengan mengacu pada AHSP SE Direktur Jenderal Bina Konstruksi No. 68/SE/Dk/2024 yang selanjutnya dibandingkan dengan hasil perhitungan dari kontraktor. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa estimasi biaya konstruksi dari pihak kontraktor lebih ekonomis dibandingkan dengan hasil AHSP 2024. Hasil perhitungan menunjukkan bahwa total biaya dari perhitungan AHSP 11,02% lebih tinggi dari estimasi kontraktor. Hal ini disebabkan karena upah tenaga kerja, bahan dan peralatan yang lebih tinggi pada AHSP dibandingkan dengan estimasi dari kontraktor. Saran penelitian selanjutnya untuk melakukan perhitungan pada pekerjaan lainnya, untuk menunjukkan keseluruhan biaya konstruksi.

This study aims to describe the reasons and experiences of Indonesian youth who choose to work abroad as a response to domestic employment conditions. Using a qualitative approach and case study method, four key informants who have worked abroad for two years were interviewed online. The results show that young people experience obstacles in obtaining decent work, such as a non-transparent recruitment system, the dominance of nepotism practices, low professional recognition, and limited space for development. The decision to work abroad is a form of resistance to an unfair social system, as well as an effort to build a better identity and future. These findings are analyzed using Ulrich Beck's risk society theory, which explains that individuals in the modern era face social risks due to the failure of the modernization system. This study recommends the need for reform of the employment system in Indonesia to be fairer, more inclusive, and pro-young generation.  

The consequences of are covered in this research worker wages, distribution costs, and raw material prices on inflation in Banten Province’s MSME sector. Multiple linear regression and quantitative analysis show that the three independent variables significantly and favorably affect inflation. With a determination value of 98.1%, the model suggests that the three cost components account for nearly all of the variation in inflation. These findings demonstrate the significance of production cost management in containing inflation in MSMEs.

This study aims to analyze the effect of Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) and Minimum Wage on the realization of FDI in five districts / cities in East Kalimantan during the period 2017-2023. The method used is a quantitative approach with panel data and multiple linear regression analysis using Eviews 9 software. The test results show that the best model is the Common Effect Model (CEM). Partially, the GRDP variable has a positive and significant effect on FDI realization, while the minimum wage variable has no significant effect. Simultaneously, both independent variables have a significant effect on FDI. The coefficient of determination (Adjusted R²) of 82.5% indicates that variations in FDI can be explained by GRDP and MSE. This finding confirms the importance of encouraging regional economic growth to attract more foreign investment, as well as considering the balance between labor cost incentives and labor welfare.

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of UMK, economic growth and inflation on open unemployment in Central Java in 2019-2023. The total population of this study consisted of 35 districts or cities that provided 175 observations of data and used the saturated sample method so that all were used as sample data. The analysis method used was multiple linear regression. Hypothesis testing using 5% degrees of freedom. The results of the reliability and validity tests showed that all question items were reliable and the constructs were valid, in addition, the regression had met the fit model. The results of the study showed that the Regency/City Minimum Wage (X1) had a significant positive effect on Open Unemployment (Y). Internal Control (X2) had a significant positive effect on employee performance (Y). Work motivation (X3) had a significant positive effect on employee performance (Y).

This study aims to analyze the influence of the Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP), Poverty Rate (TK), and Unemployment Rate (TPT) on the Human Development Index (HDI) in five provinces of Indonesia categorized as having moderate HDI from 2014 to 2023. The research employs a panel data regression method using the Fixed Effect Model (FEM) approach to capture variations across regions and time.The findings reveal that the UMP has a positive and significant impact on HDI, indicating that higher minimum wages contribute to improvements in human development. In contrast, the TPT negatively and significantly affects HDI, suggesting that higher unemployment rates hinder human development progress. Meanwhile, the TK variable shows no significant effect on HDI, implying that changes in poverty rates during the study period did not directly influence human development levels in these provinces.Furthermore, the results of the regression analysis show that UMP, TK, and TPT simultaneously have a significant impact on HDI, with an overall contribution of 98.65%. The remaining 1.35% is attributed to other factors not included in the research model.These results highlight the importance of policies aimed at increasing minimum wages and reducing unemployment to enhance community welfare and accelerate human development in provinces with moderate HDI. Policymakers are encouraged to design comprehensive strategies that prioritize employment creation and wage improvements as key levers for boosting human development outcomes across regions.

This study analyzes the human development index, regional minimum wage, and labor force participation rate on poverty in North Sumatra in 2001-2023. The data used is secondary data in the form of time series obtained from the publication of the Central Bureau of Statistics. The analysis method used is multiple regression with E-Views software. The results showed that the human development index has no effect, the regional minimum wage has a negative effect and the labor force participation rate has a negative and significant effect on poverty, which indicates that an increase in the human development index tends to not affect poverty because it has a positive value. In contrast, the regional minimum wage and labor force participation rate show a negative and significant effect on poverty. Simultaneously, the human development index, regional minimum wage and labor force participation rate have a significant effect on poverty.

This research aims to analyze the influence of unemployment and the Regional Minimum Wage (UMR) on poverty in 34 provinces in Indonesia with the Human Development Index (HDI) as an intervening variable. The high unemployment rate and minimum wage policy are considered to play a significant role in poverty conditions in the region. This research uses a path analysis approach with panel data from 2018 to 2022. The research results show that the unemployment rate has a positive influence on poverty, while the UMR shows a different influence in each province. HDI is proven to mediate the relationship between unemployment, UMR and poverty. This research contributes to the development of economic science and provides insight for the government and private sector in formulating poverty reduction policies.