Absences due to work-related accidents (hereinafter referred to as "work-related accidents") and related expenses are stipulated by the laws and regulations related to the Labor Social Security Program (hereinafter referred to as "Labor BPJS"). First of all, industrial accidents refer to "accidents/disasters that occur due to work-related causes." This includes commuting accidents, so ``an accident that occurs while commuting along a normal route'' is also considered a work-related accident. Expenses related to industrial accidents can be claimed from Labor BPJS, but there are detailed processing procedures, so please refer to the relevant laws and regulations.

[Verification of validity of commuting accidents]

In Japan, the main means of commuting is by train, so purchasing a commuter pass makes it easy to decide on a ``regular route''. On the other hand, in Indonesia, the main means of transportation for commuting are cars and motorcycles. Also, due to severe traffic jams and odd/even number regulations, it is not always possible to take the same route. On the other hand, when commuting by car or motorcycle, where the route can be easily changed, there are many opportunities to stop at other places, which raises the question of how far the commute should be recognized as a commuting accident. Each company must determine the rules for drawing this line; it is not stipulated by law. It seems that there are few cases where the company registers the normal route, but it is necessary to check the validity of the location where the accident occurred.

[Confirmation of absence due to industrial accident]

Absences due to work-related accidents are considered to be "worked" based on relevant laws and regulations. However, it is necessary to determine whether the absence is due to an industrial accident. Absenteeism due to injury or illness resulting from a work-related accident is generally treated as ``absence due to the injury or illness'' with a doctor's certificate, just like regular sick leave. This is easy to understand if you were hospitalized, but if you received medical treatment at home or after you were discharged from the hospital, you will need a medical certificate from the doctor during your absence. A doctor's certificate is not for a very long period of time. This usually lasts for about a week, so you must make sure that you have a doctor's note for rest on all dates during your absence. What you should be careful about here is what kind of doctor's certificate the company will accept as official evidence. Hospitals and clinics that are recognized as medical institutions may not be a problem, but care must be taken when receiving treatment at non-medical institutions. For example, commuting accidents can result in sprains or fractures. Many people in Indonesia do not go to hospitals or clinics due to sprains or fractures, and many go to so-called massage therapists or paranormal osteopaths. These people may also be issued with documents stating that they should take a break for XX days. Especially people from rural areas often don't go to hospitals or clinics for sprains or broken bones, or think they shouldn't go. Whether or not these are permitted must be determined by company regulations. If you submit a document that the company does not accept as a doctor's certificate, it will not be considered sick leave, that is, it will not be considered absenteeism due to an industrial accident, and you will not be considered to have attended work. Naturally, you will not be billed to Health BPJS, and the costs will be borne by the employee. Many companies say that absenteeism for reasons that are not accepted by the company is considered ``absenteeism without permission,'' so if you are not properly aware of this, an employee who is absent without permission for five consecutive days could be considered ``voluntarily resigning.'' A clear common understanding between labor and management is essential, so be sure to have complete rules and notify employees.