Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), particularly Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), have statistically proven to be the savior of the Indonesian economy, especially when viewed from the perspective of labor absorption.
Especially now, when many companies are conducting mass layoffs. Thus, the UMR has become a "refuge" so that those who have lost their formal jobs can still eat every day.
In this case, there are UMK actors who are status-wise business owners, let's say bosses. There are also those who work to assist the boss, or in common parlance, subordinates.
However, don't imagine that a UMK boss would look like a company boss. Sometimes, for customers, it can be difficult to distinguish between the boss and the employees just by their appearance.
Certainly, the mediocre appearance of the boss is related to the success level of their business. Mostly, due to UMK (apparently referring to Minimum Wage), it has become an escape, and indeed the results are just average.
This is different from the Minimum Wage which starts with a mature plan, has a clear concept, and is not just an escape because they cannot find employment in the formal sector.
Nah, this text emphasizes more on the average UMK (Minimum Wage) level, which faces a dilemma in providing compensation, whether called salary or wages, to its workers.
If viewed from the perspective of regulations, MSMEs do not have to refer to the Minimum Wage Province (UMP) provisions.
The salary of employees in UMKM (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) is regulated in Government Regulation (PP) on Wages Number 36 of 2021 Article 36.
The minimum wage that must be provided is 50% of the average consumption of the community at the provincial level where the business operates, or a minimum of 25% above the provincial poverty line, as agreed between the employer and the employee.
Dengan regulasi seperti itu, relatif sulit bagi pemerintah untuk memastikan apakah para pekerja UMKM di daerahnya telah mendapat gaji sesuai ketentuan.
Furthermore, there is a sentence like this at the end of the terms above: "in accordance with the agreement between the employer and the employee".
Isn't the employee's position in salary negotiations with their boss relatively low? This means that if the boss says they can only pay Rp 1.5 million per month, the worker can only say yes.
Jika tidak setuju, pilihannya terpaksa mencari pekerjaan di pelaku UMK lainnya yang belum tentu mampu memberikan gaji di atas Rp 1,5 juta per bulan.
Maka, what is hoped for is that there should be no deceit between the boss and the subordinates in MSMEs. So, if the boss says they are unable, it should indeed be because they are truly unable.
Dengan kata lain, jika bos mencoba memberikan gaji lebih tinggi, akan menyebabkan kerugian dan justru membuat si anak buah kehilangan pekerjaan.
That's how it is, working as an employee in a small business has its ups and downs that must be faced as a consequence, whether one likes it or not.
Let's first see what they like. First, extensive and varied work experience, ranging from production, marketing, customer service, and also administration.
Employees in small businesses often have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks, allowing them to learn many new things and develop a range of skills.
Secondly, there are wide opportunities for learning. Small businesses often require employees who are flexible and willing to learn, thus providing opportunities for continuous self-development and learning new things.
Third, a close working relationship. The work environment in small businesses often feels more familial, allowing for closer relationships between superiors and subordinates.
Fourth, the potential for personal development. For example, if the business grows, there is an opportunity for employees to become bosses in new locations.
The supportive factors include several aspects as follows. First, the issue of lower wages compared to formal workers is clear. This is due to the limited available funds.
Second, the lack of facilities. Small businesses do not have complete facilities like large companies that have health benefits or training.
Thirdly, irregular working hours. Sometimes, working hours in small businesses can be more flexible, which at the same time means they are irregular, especially when there is a lot of work that needs to be completed.
Fourth, lack of job security. Although small businesses are relatively resilient even during recessions, they still pose risks to their employees, as worker dismissals often occur.
Kelima, quite a heavy workload. Employees in small businesses have to handle many tasks simultaneously due to the limited number of staff.
Even though there is sadness, working at a small business, as mentioned above, can also be a valuable experience and open up opportunities for a brighter future if utilized to its fullest potential.
The expected condition is that the employer's honesty should be about financial conditions for the sustainability of the business.
Don't let the employer say there's no money to increase the workers' salary, but then the employer buys a car or expensive personal items for themselves.
Workers also need to be honest and must not engage in corruption, even on a small scale. It's not wrong for workers to occasionally confide in their boss if they feel overwhelmed by working with a low salary.
If after venting, the boss is indifferent, consider asking to stop. Also think about starting your own business, i.e., becoming a boss yourself.
That's how it is, the joys and sorrows of workers in small businesses, saving the economy for many families, but at the same time often considered to have too low salaries.
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