Adopted: September 22, 2016
Law Number: ORQ-410
Official source: lex.uz
Main Purpose of the Law
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To regulate relations in the field of labour protection.
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To ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees.
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To protect the life and health of workers at workplaces.
Key Provisions and Requirements
Employer’s Obligations
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Establish a labour protection service in organizations with 50 or more employees.
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Ensure compliance with labour protection standards and rules.
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Develop and implement internal labour protection regulations and policies.
Employees’ Rights
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Right to safe and healthy working conditions.
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Right to receive information and training on labour protection.
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Right to refuse work if dangerous conditions exist.
Labour Protection Services
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Legal entities providing labour protection services may perform:
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Certification of workplaces for working conditions,
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Training and retraining of labour protection specialists,
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Auditing labour protection management systems, and other services.
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Control and Responsibility
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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.
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Employers and officials bear responsibility according to legislation for violations of labour protection requirements.