Employment Record Book

An Employment Record Book (also called a Labor Book or Work Book) is an official document that records an employee’s work history, including:

• Dates of employment

• Positions held

• Transfers

• Awards and disciplinary actions

• Terminations and reasons

It serves as proof of employment history and is essential for calculating pension eligibility, verifying work experience, and confirming qualifications.

🎯 Main Purposes:

• Officially document an individual’s work history

• Confirm employment duration (for pension and benefits)

• Verify skills and qualifications

• Serve as a reference for future employers

📋 Information included in the Employment Record Book:

1. Personal information (full name, date of birth, profession)

2. Date of hire and job title

3. Changes in position, rewards, and penalties

4. Date and reason for termination

5. Employer’s seal and authorized signature

⚖️ Legal Basis in Uzbekistan:

• Labor Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan (2023 edition)

• Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers on labor documentation

• Internal labor policies of organizations

📎 Important Notes:

• The employment record book is used only for official employment under a labor contract.

• Since 2022, Uzbekistan has started introducing electronic employment books in many organizations.

• The original document is kept by the employer, not the employee.