Approved by: Law No. ORQ-820
Date of adoption: October 28, 2022
Effective from: April 30, 2023
Total structure:
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7 Sections
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34 Chapters
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581 Articles
Legal Source: lex.uz (official government legal portal)
📌 Main Areas Regulated by the Labour Code
1. 📝 Employment Contracts
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Types: open-ended, fixed-term, seasonal, probationary
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Must be in written form
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Specifies: job title, duties, workplace, salary, working hours, etc.
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May be concluded via e-mehnat.uz digital platform
2. ⏰ Working Time & Rest Periods
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Normal working hours: no more than 40 hours/week
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Special rules for night shifts, overtime, part-time
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Rest time includes lunch breaks, weekends, public holidays, vacation leave
3. 💰 Wages and Compensation
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Salary must not be less than the legal minimum wage
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Paid at least twice a month
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Includes bonuses, overtime, night shift, hazard pay
4. ⚖️ Guarantees and Social Protection
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Special protections for: women, youth, people with disabilities
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Parental leave, maternity leave, sick leave
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State guarantees in case of accidents or unlawful dismissal
5. 🛠️ Occupational Safety and Health
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Employer must ensure:
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Safe working environment
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Medical check-ups for employees
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Proper equipment and training
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Mandatory occupational safety instructions
6. 📄 Disciplinary Actions and Responsibility
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Types: warning, reprimand, termination
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Clear procedures and employee rights to appeal
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Time limits for imposing penalties
7. ⚖️ Resolution of Labour Disputes
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Individual disputes: can go to labour commissions or courts
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Collective disputes: involve trade unions and reconciliation commissions
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Includes mediation and judicial procedures
🔧 Digital Labour System (E-mehnat)
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Electronic registration of contracts, orders, and personal files
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e-mehnat.uz – official online HR management portal
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Mandatory for employers to register workers digitally
🔎 Useful for:
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HR specialists, lawyers, employers
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Public servants
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Employees seeking legal protection
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International investors and companies operating in Uzbekistan