Occupational Safety Social Security for Workers in Startup Companies in the Perspective of Human Rights
Rini Irianti Sundary, Efik Yusdiansyah

Universitas Islam Bandung

Abstract

This research examines occupational safety social security for workers in startup companies, highlighting it from a human rights perspective. The rapid growth of the startup sector presents unique challenges in implementing Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards and fulfilling workers^ fundamental rights. Many startups operate with flexible structures, limited resources, and demanding work cultures, potentially overlooking OSH aspects and workers^ rights to a safe and healthy working environment.
This study analyzes Indonesia^s relevant legal and policy frameworks regarding employment social security, such as Work Accident Insurance (JKK) and Death Insurance (JKM), and their relevance to the characteristics of startup work. A human rights approach evaluates the extent to which workers^ rights to fair, safe, and healthy working conditions are met. This right encompasses physical protection, psychosocial aspects, and adequate social security in the event of occupational risks.
Initial findings indicate a gap between existing regulations and on-the-ground practices- some startup workers are not fully covered by the employment social security system. This is exacerbated by a lack of understanding from both employers and workers regarding their OSH and social security rights and obligations. This research argues that failing to provide adequate occupational safety social security constitutes a violation of workers^ human rights to live and work in dignified and safe conditions.
Recommendations include strengthening regulations that are more adaptable to startup business models, increasing public awareness about the importance of OSH social security, and encouraging startup companies^ compliance with regulations.

Keywords: Occupational Safety Social Security) , / Startup (Startup Companies) , Human rights, Occupational Safety and Health / OSH) , (Workers

Topic: Law and Ethics in Terms of Islamic Perspective