Sistem Pelaksanaan Upah dalam Perspektif Ekonomi Syari’ah Sebagai Solusi Meningkatkan Taraf Ekonomi Pengusaha Keramba Jaring Apung

Abstract

This research aimed to find out the impact of fee-hiring practice on the incomes of floating netted-cage entrepreneurs, factors that interfered such practice, and the review of Sharia Economy on paying-hiring practice in fish farming by using floating netted-cage. This field research applied qualitative descriptive method. The data were collected through interviewing 28 key informants and observing the fish cage directly in the site, which was in Kampar. Based on the results it was found out that the practice of paying-hiring in fish farming by using floating netted-cage in Kampar did not involve written agreement. In addition, although the job descriptions were informed clearly, some entrepreneurs chose to not include the amount of payment information at the beginning. The payment was on time and the amount of payment was decided based on the payment standard of fish cage entrepreneurs. There was work accident compensation assurance, but there was not worker health assurance. The results also indicated that low payment standard that was decided by fish cage entrepreneurs became the main factor that caused failure of fee-hiring practice in raising floating netted-cage welfare in Kampar. In addition, low standard payment was due to the assumption that given fee was sufficient for workers because of their consumption compensation. According to Sharia Economy the practice of fee-hiring was not based on the Sharia Economy principles because it only encompassed justice principle, worthiness, and mutual assistance. However, the objective to bring welfare for workers was not achieved. Fish farming by using floating netted-cage became chance to get job especially for society in Kampar. In addition, this business had a good prospect. The escalation of entrepreneurs Economy was achieved. It was indicated by the number of fish cages that were owned by entrepreneurs in Kampar.