Company ordered to compensate more than 20 million tenge for employee fatalities in Aktobe region
In Kazakhstan, a Business Forks Out 24.4 Million Tenge for a Tragic Traffic Accident
Here's the scoop on a recent court ruling that shook things up in Aktau.
In a heart-wrenching case, the Aktau Regional Court ruled in favor of families who lost two loved ones in a work-related traffic accident. The company, found partially responsible, will shell out 4.4 million tenge for material damage, 20 million tenge in moral damage, and additional court fees.
The primary cause of the deadly accident? Well, it turned out that the company transportation, en route from a work meeting, veered off the designated route, leading to the tragic event.
The victims' families faced significant expenses for burial, memorials, and bore the heavy emotional toll of their loss, factors the court agreed had been substantiated.
A special investigation found the collision a work-related incident. Consequently, the deceased spouses were considered 50% at fault for leaving the workplace without proper notice - a breach of labor discipline. The employer's director, however, fell short in his responsibility by failing to provide documents on safe production processes and neglecting safety training. Both parties shared 50% of the blame.
Until May 2023, the driver responsible for the crash remained a free man, guilty only in a separate court case involving a vehicle mishap outside the work camp. He was sentenced to imprisonment in this instance.
So, what about other regions in Kazakhstan? Let's take a look:
- In the Turkestan region, the widow of a fallen police officer was awarded a substantial sum of 14 million tenge following his death during a work-related mini-football match.
- A man from Ulytau, faithful to his employer for more than two decades, emerged victorious in his lawsuit against the company for a work-related injury amounting to 1 million tenge. The struggle ended amicably through mediation.
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While hard numbers on work-related accident compensation in Kazakhstan are scarce, the nation has a safety net in place - the labor code, which enforces mandatory social health insurance and pension contributions. Here are some factors that can affect compensation:
- Regulations: Kazakhstan's labor laws determine the compensation amount, assuring worker protection.
- Injury Severity: More severe injuries typically warrant higher compensation.
- Employer Compliance: Non-compliance with health and safety rules can lead to higher payouts if negligence is proven.
- State Insurance: The state social insurance fund may cover compensation, impacting the direct amount the employer must pay.
- Legal Proceedings: If negligence or non-compliance is involved, legal battles may result in additional compensation if the employer is found liable.
Global trends suggest work-related accidents are a common issue across industries. Kazakhstan, like other nations, can tackle this problem by improving workplace safety standards, enforcing labor laws, and promoting employee training. This would help decrease work-related accidents and associated compensation claims.
- In the world of health and wellness, the importance of implementing workplace-wellness programs cannot be overstated. These programs have been shown to improve employee health, reduce absenteeism, and boost productivity.
- Science continues to explore the effects of workplace wellness on various aspects of employee health, with general news outlets frequently highlighting promising research findings in this area.
- Crime and justice aren't usually linked to workplace wellness, but in Kazakhstan, fatal work-related accidents like the one in Aktau are examples of how poor safety standards can lead to tragedy. Enforcing regulations, ensuring employer compliance with health and safety rules, and promoting employee training can help prevent such accidents.
