KEBIJAKAN PEMERINTAH INDONESIA DALAM MENGATASI MASALAH PENGANGGURAN AKIBAT PANDEMI COVID-19

Abstract

Covid-19 has made business sluggish, resulting in an increase in unemployment. Unemployment is one of the macroeconomic problems that must be avoided because it can save people's welfare. This study aims to discuss the policies of the Indonesian government in overcoming the problem of unemployment due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The research method used is descriptive qualitative research methodology with content analysis techniques and literature research. The results show that the government has made several policies to anticipate the problem of unemployment, including 1) allocating funds for handling Covid-19 amounting to US $ 46.6 billion, including economic stimulus for business actors US $ 17.2 billion. 2) providing several economic programs such as tax incentives, relaxation of payments or credit, and policies for relaxation of labor social security contributions 3) providing a social safety net for informal sector workers. 4) prioritize providing training incentives through the Pre-Employment Card Program for workers who have been laid off. 5) increase the work expansion program. 6) provide work protection and business continuity guidelines.