Duhita Driyah Suprapti, Dina Ristanti, Finna Maessy Pangestika, Choirul Fuad, Salman Alfarisi
Indonesia is the fourth most populous country, and this high population density inevitably causes various problems, including rising unemployment. To address this, the Government introduced the Job Creation Law to promote employment, ease of doing business, investment, and the empowerment of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This research examines whether the Job Creation Law provides adequate legal protection for MSME entrepreneurs, most of whom lack legal knowledge and access to legal counsel. Legal protection from the Government plays a crucial role in supporting these entrepreneurs. This study explores the application of the Job Creation Law to MSMEs, aiming to contribute to the development of a sustainable legal protection system in line with the Business, Micro, Small, and Medium Law, investment regulations, and the 1945 Constitution. Field research was conducted at relevant institutions in Tegal Regency, such as DPMPTSP, the Industry and Manpower Office, and the Trade, Cooperatives, and MSMEs Office. Local initiatives have facilitated business legality processes for MSMEs, including PIRT licensing for food businesses, supported by Disperindagkop in collaboration with DPMPTSP. In addition, Government Regulation No. 7/2021 requires central and regional governments to provide recovery assistance, financial aid, and legal services for MSMEs during emergencies. It also mandates efforts to protect MSME product competitiveness, including providing training and capacity building. Easier access to business licenses, combined with coaching programs, has encouraged more people to start their own businesses. © 2025, University of Indonesia Faculty of Law. All rights reserved.
Faculty of Law, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
