Legal Protection for the Heirs of Workers Who Die Resulting from Work Accidents (Study of Decision Number 84/Pdt.Sus-PHI/2023/PN SBY)

Abstract

The Indonesian government has established the Manpower Law as the primary legal basis for protecting workers' basic rights. However, its implementation still faces challenges, particularly in ensuring adequate legal protection for the heirs of workers who die due to workplace accidents. This is evident in Decision Number 84/Pdt.Sus-PHI/2023/PN SBY, which serves as a case study in this research. Through normative legal research, using legislative, conceptual, and case study approaches, we analyze this court decision through secondary data from various legal sources. The results reveal that the court decision does not provide optimal protection for heirs. This is demonstrated by the application of employment agreement clauses that tend to disadvantage the heirs and the disproportionate burden of proof placed on them. This research concludes that more effective law enforcement and a more protection-oriented approach to court decisions are needed to ensure legal certainty and justice for the heirs of workers left behind.