Author(s): Rully Sandra, Huala Adolf, Agus Mulya Karsona, R. Achmad Gusman Catur Siswandi
This study aims to explore the correlation between the UNGPs and casual workers toiling precariously in oil palm plantation in Indonesia. The analysis is built from qualitative research which led to an exploratory study with data from interview, various secondary references related to the UNGPs interpretation and implementation, as well as reports on oil palm casual worker in Indonesia. We argue that the UNGPs, while promising to improve respect to human rights by corporations, still overlook the actual precarious situation faced by casual workers. This research is relevant for further study of the field of business and human rights, in particular on issues related to the rights of casual workers. Although the context of this study is on oil palm sector and Indonesia, the analysis might contribute to any discussion related to casual worker and/or gig workers in other sectors and other developing countries. At the time of the writing, the authors have not seen any similar efforts finding linkages between the UNGPs and casual worker.