员工上班期间外出身亡被认定“擅自离岗”？检察官发现疑点

Core Viewpoint - The case highlights the complexities of work-related injury recognition, particularly in situations where the circumstances of the incident are ambiguous and the employer's responsibilities in providing evidence are critical [1][7]. Group 1: Incident Overview - The incident involved a 58-year-old employee, referred to as Lao Sun, who died in a traffic accident just 30 meters from his workplace after taking leave [2][3]. - The accident occurred on August 20, 2020, when Lao Sun was struck by a speeding car shortly after leaving his post [2]. Group 2: Initial Responses and Legal Proceedings - Following the incident, Lao Sun's family applied for work injury recognition, but the employer claimed he had left his post without permission, leading to a denial of the claim by the human resources department [3][4]. - The initial court rulings supported the human resources department's decision, stating that the family could not prove the accident occurred on Lao Sun's way home [3][4]. Group 3: Investigative Actions - The East Guangdong Procuratorate intervened, identifying several inconsistencies in the evidence provided by the employer, including the absence of crucial surveillance footage from the incident [5][6]. - The investigation revealed that Lao Sun's actions of leaving for lunch or returning home fell within a "reasonable route" for a work-related journey, as per the regulations [4][5]. Group 4: Legal Reassessment and Outcome - In May 2023, the East Guangdong Procuratorate recommended a retrial, leading to a reassessment of the case by the court, which ultimately ruled in favor of recognizing the incident as a work-related injury [7]. - The human resources department subsequently acknowledged the work injury and initiated compensation procedures, resulting in a total compensation of 1.03 million yuan being awarded to Lao Sun's family [8]. Group 5: Community and Legal Impact - The case underscores the importance of thorough evidence collection and the responsibilities of employers in work injury claims, as well as the role of legal institutions in ensuring justice for affected families [9][10]. - The positive outcome and the family's gratitude reflect the effectiveness of the legal system in addressing work-related injury claims and the commitment of legal professionals to uphold justice [10][11].