Indonesian · B2 (Upper Intermediate)
Workplace in Indonesian: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Indonesian words for workplace are Pengadilan Hubungan Industrial (PHI) (Industrial Relations Court), perjanjian kerja bersama (PKB) (collective bargaining agreement) and PHK (termination of employment (Pemutusan Hubungan Kerja)). The full Indonesian workplace phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Indonesian vocabulary for workplace, with example sentences and English translations. This is B2 (Upper Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Indonesian to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key workplace vocabulary
| Indonesian | English |
|---|---|
| Pengadilan Hubungan Industrial (PHI) | Industrial Relations Court |
| perjanjian kerja bersama (PKB) | collective bargaining agreement |
| PHK | termination of employment (Pemutusan Hubungan Kerja) |
| tunjangan pengangguran | unemployment benefit |
| pensiun | pension / retirement |
| intimidasi di tempat kerja | workplace harassment |
| surat pemutusan kerja | termination letter |
| cuti melahirkan/ayah | parental leave |
| pesangon | severance pay |
| UU Cipta Kerja | Omnibus Job Creation Law (2020) |
Example sentences
Kasus saya dibawa ke PHI.
My case was brought to the Industrial Relations Court.
Gaji saya diatur dalam PKB.
My salary is regulated in the collective agreement.
Saya menerima surat PHK.
I received a termination letter.
Saya berhak atas pesangon.
I am entitled to severance pay.
Saya mengambil cuti melahirkan.
I am taking maternity leave.
Saya mengajukan tunjangan setelah PHK.
I applied for benefit after termination.
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