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ARTICLE · 19 JUNE 2020

New In Labour Code Of Kazakhstan

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On 16 May, 2020, a new law1 , introducing a number of innovative changes in the Labour Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (the Labor Code), came into force (the Law).

KazakhstanEmployment and HR
Saniya Perzadayeva
Saniya Perzadayeva

On 16 May, 2020, a new law1 , introducing a number of innovative changes in the Labour Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (the Labor Code), came into force (the Law).

The most significant amendments and alterations to the Labour Code are outlined below.

- Electronic documents and electronic signature. Employers are given a right to produce their internal documents (акты работодателя) in the form of electronic documents, using electronic (digital) signature for validation.

- Fixed-term Contract Extension. A fixed-term contract of employment may be extended for no more than two times.

- Employer. USALC. Employers are required to upload information concerning entering into, termination of and amendments to employment contracts into the Unified System of Accounting for Labor Contracts ("USALC").

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