Law of “On Labour Protection”

Adopted: September 22, 2016
Law Number: ORQ-410
Official source: lex.uz

Main Purpose of the Law

• To regulate relations in the field of labour protection.

• To ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees.

• To protect the life and health of workers at workplaces.

Key Provisions and Requirements

Employer’s Obligations

• Establish a labour protection service in organizations with 50 or more employees.

• Ensure compliance with labour protection standards and rules.

• Develop and implement internal labour protection regulations and policies.

Employees’ Rights

• Right to safe and healthy working conditions.

• Right to receive information and training on labour protection.

• Right to refuse work if dangerous conditions exist.

Labour Protection Services

• Legal entities providing labour protection services may perform:

  • Certification of workplaces for working conditions,

  • Training and retraining of labour protection specialists,

  • Auditing labour protection management systems, and other services.

Control and Responsibility

• State supervision over labour protection compliance is carried out by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

• Employers and officials bear responsibility according to legislation for violations of labour protection requirements.