2026 Indicator 8.2.5 - Greencampus

SDG 8 In Number

Number of employees

3,699

Number of academic staff

1,923

University expenditure (IDR)

1,561,027,263,159

Number of students

27,537

Number of students with work placements for more than a month

13,282

Number of employees on contracts of over 24 months

3,699

8.2.5 Employment Practice Equivalent Rights in Outsourcing

Employment Practices Ensuring Equivalent Rights for Outsourced Workers

Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) is committed to ensuring equivalent rights and fair treatment for workers in outsourced activities. The university recognizes that outsourced workers are an important part of its operational workforce and must receive appropriate employment protection, fair treatment, and a safe working environment.

To formalize this commitment, UNS issued Circular Letter No. 9286/UN27/HK.06/2025 concerning the Protection and Equal Rights of Outsourced Workers within Universitas Sebelas Maret. This policy establishes clear responsibilities for university management and third-party service providers to ensure that outsourced workers receive their basic employment rights fairly and without discrimination. It also strengthens the implementation of fair, inclusive, and responsible employment practices in line with national labor regulations and UNS internal policies.

1. Institutional Policy on the Protection and Equal Rights of Outsourced Workers

UNS formalizes its policy to guarantee workers’ equivalent rights when outsourcing activities to third parties through Circular Letter No. 9286/UN27/HK.06/2025. Issued on January 5, 2025, the policy addresses the protection and fulfillment of employment rights for all outsourced workers within the university. It is directed at all university unit leaders and third-party labor service providers and establishes shared responsibilities for ensuring compliance with applicable labor regulations and internal university policies.

The policy requires outsourced workers to receive their basic employment rights fairly and without discrimination, in accordance with applicable laws and employment agreements. It also emphasizes that outsourced workers must be treated fairly regardless of gender, religion, ethnicity, race, social background, or employment status. This provides an institutional framework for protecting workers who perform university services through third-party companies.

Reference: Circular Letter No. 9286/UN27/HK.06/2025 concerning the Protection and Equal Rights of Outsourced Workers within Universitas Sebelas Maret

2. Guaranteeing Equal Employment Rights and Social Protection

UNS requires third-party service providers to fulfill their responsibilities as employers and ensure that outsourced workers receive their employment entitlements. These include wage payments, social security coverage, working hours, rest periods, leave entitlements, overtime payments, and other employment rights under applicable regulations. The policy also requires occupational safety and health protection for outsourced workers while performing their duties within the university environment.

Furthermore, UNS ensures that the protection of outsourced workers is considered when preparing procurement documents, cooperation agreements, and contracts with third-party service providers. By incorporating employment protection into these arrangements, the university establishes a framework for ensuring that workers’ rights are considered not only during service delivery but also during the procurement and contracting process.

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3. Monitoring, Accountability, and Complaint Mechanisms

To support the implementation of its outsourcing policy, UNS requires university units to monitor and evaluate third-party service providers’ compliance with employment obligations. The results of these evaluations must be followed up in accordance with the university’s authority and applicable regulations. This requirement strengthens institutional accountability and encourages service providers to fulfill their responsibilities toward outsourced workers.

The policy also promotes complaint mechanisms for outsourced workers who experience or become aware of possible violations of their employment rights. Such complaints must be followed up proportionately and responsibly, including through coordination between the service provider companies and relevant UNS units. These measures support a safe, decent, inclusive, and respectful working environment for all workers, whether employed directly by UNS or through third-party service providers.

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4. Alignment with National Labor Regulations and SDG 8

The Board of Trustees Regulation of Universitas Sebelas Maret No. 04 of 2021 concerning UNS Employees supports this institutional policy, particularly Article 24, which requires the use and management of outsourced workers to comply with applicable labor regulations. It also requires outsourced workers to follow national laws, internal university regulations, and UNS ethical standards. Rector’s Regulations govern further procedures for their appointment, management, and disciplinary arrangements.

At the national level, UNS refers to Law No. 13 of 2003 concerning Manpower and Government Regulation No. 35 of 2021, which provide the legal framework for employment relationships and the protection of outsourced workers. Together, these national and institutional policies reinforce UNS’s commitment to fair employment practices, labor rights, social protection, and non-discriminatory treatment.

Through these measures, UNS contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, particularly by promoting the protection of labor rights, fair employment conditions, and safe and secure working environments for all workers, including those employed through third-party service providers.

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Conclusion

Through Circular Letter No. 9286/UN27/HK.06/2025, UNS establishes a clear institutional policy to guarantee equivalent rights and protect workers’ welfare when outsourcing activities to third parties. The policy covers fair employment treatment, basic employment rights, social protection, occupational safety and health, non-discrimination, monitoring of service providers, and complaint mechanisms.

By integrating these requirements into its institutional governance and third-party service arrangements, UNS demonstrates its commitment to responsible outsourcing and protecting all workers. These efforts contribute to SDG 8 by promoting decent work, protecting labor rights, and fostering an inclusive and equitable working environment within the university.

SDG 8 Indicator

Employment Practice

Policy Framework

No.	Policy / Regulation	Issuing Authority and Year	Scope and Key Provisions	Relevance to the Indicator
1	Circular Letter No. 9286/UN27/HK.06/2025 on the Protection and Equal Rights of Outsourced Workers at Universitas Sebelas Maret	Rector of Universitas Sebelas Maret, 2025	Requires UNS units and outsourced labor service providers to ensure compliance with labor regulations and UNS internal policies. It guarantees the fair and non-discriminatory fulfillment of basic employment rights, including wages, social security, working hours, rest periods, leave, overtime pay, and other employment rights. It also addresses occupational safety and health, monitoring and evaluation, complaint mechanisms, and follow-up on alleged violations.	Primary policy evidence. Directly demonstrates UNS’s institutional commitment to protecting and ensuring the equivalent rights of outsourced workers employed through third-party service providers.
2	Board of Trustees Regulation No. 04 of 2021 on UNS Employees, Article 24	Board of Trustees of Universitas Sebelas Maret, 2021	Establishes the institutional basis for engaging outsourced workers at UNS in accordance with applicable labor regulations. It also provides a basis for further regulation of the appointment and management of outsourced workers through Rector Regulations.	Provides the institutional regulatory foundation for UNS’s outsourcing employment practices and the subsequent issuance of Circular Letter No. 9286/2025.
3	Circular Letter No. 9281/UN27/HK.06/2025 on the Prevention of Forced Labor, Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking, and Child Labor at UNS	Rector of Universitas Sebelas Maret, 2025	Requires lawful and fair recruitment and employment practices, fulfillment of employee rights, protection against exploitation and coercion, and compliance by goods and services providers with relevant labor and protection regulations. It also promotes complaint mechanisms and monitoring.	Supports the broader institutional commitment to protecting workers, including those engaged through third-party providers, from exploitation and unfair employment practices.
4	Law No. 13 of 2003 on Manpower	Government of the Republic of Indonesia, 2003	Establishes the national legal framework governing employment relationships and workers’ rights.	Provides the national legislative basis for protecting workers’ rights referenced in UNS’s institutional policies.
5	Government Regulation No. 35 of 2021 on Fixed-Term Employment Contracts, Outsourcing, Working Hours and Rest Periods, and Termination of Employment	Government of the Republic of Indonesia, 2021	Regulates outsourcing arrangements, including employment relationships between outsourcing companies and workers, and outsourcing companies’ responsibilities for worker protection, wages, welfare, working conditions, and employment disputes.	Provides the national regulatory framework for protecting workers engaged through outsourcing arrangements.

Policy Implementation Mechanism

Policy Area	UNS Commitment / Required Action	Supporting Provision
Legal compliance	Ensure outsourced workers’ engagement complies with national labor regulations and UNS internal regulations.	Circular Letter No. 9286/2025, Provision 1
Equal treatment and non-discrimination	Guarantee basic employment rights fairly and without discrimination, and prevent unfair treatment based on personal or employment-related background.	Circular Letter No. 9286/2025, Provisions 2 and 4
Employment rights and social protection	Ensure service providers fulfill wage payments, social security, working hours, rest periods, leave, overtime pay, and other employment rights.	Circular Letter No. 9286/2025, Provision 3
Occupational safety and health	Ensure occupational safety and health protection for outsourced workers performing their duties within the UNS environment.	Circular Letter No. 9286/2025, Provision 5
Procurement and contractual protection	Consider workers’ rights and protection when preparing procurement documents, cooperation agreements, and contracts with service providers.	Circular Letter No. 9286/2025, Provision 6
Monitoring and evaluation	Monitor and evaluate service providers’ compliance with their employment obligations and follow up on evaluation results.	Circular Letter No. 9286/2025, Provision 7
Complaint and grievance mechanisms	Encourage accessible complaint mechanisms and ensure that reported or suspected violations are followed up responsibly.	Circular Letter No. 9286/2025, Provisions 8 and 9
Safe and decent working environment	Promote a safe, decent, inclusive, and respectful working environment for all workers, whether directly employed or engaged through service providers.	Circular Letter No. 9286/2025, Provision 10