The Role Of The Manpower Office In Supporting The Supervision Of Workers’ Wages In Kebumen Regency

Abstract

The protection of workers’ wage rights is an important aspect of industrial relations; however, its implementation remains constrained by weak supervision. Following the enactment of Law Number 23 of 2014, the authority for labor supervision was transferred to the provincial government, resulting in a change in the role of the regency/municipal Manpower Office. This study aims to analyze the role and constraints of the Kebumen Regency Manpower Office in supporting wage supervision. The research employs an empirical legal method with a qualitative approach through interviews and literature review. The findings indicate that the Manpower Office functions as a frontline institution; however, its effectiveness is hindered by limited formal authority, budgetary and human resource constraints, low company responsiveness, and workers’ fear of reporting