Presidential resolution on guaranteeing labor rights and supporting the entrepreneurial activities of women of Uzbekistan adopted
10/03/2019 18:09
Presidential resolution on guaranteeing labor rights and supporting the entrepreneurial activities of women of Uzbekistan adopted
10/03/2019 18:09
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) – A resolution (PP-4235 dated 7 March 7 2019) of the President “On measures to further strengthen guarantees of labor rights and support for women’s entrepreneurship” was adopted.
In accordance with the decision from May 1, 2019:
- bans on the employment of women in certain industries or professions will be lifted;
- A recommended list of industries or professions that may adversely affect women’s health will be approved;
- if the father uses at least three months of parental leave, an extra parental leave is granted to one parent for a period of one month with the payment of the benefit;
- one of the parents raising a child who is under two years of age due to breaks for rest and meals, and feeding the child provided during the work, in consultation with the employer, is given the right to establish a break time used during the day;
- termination by the employer of an employment contract concluded for an indefinite period due to women reaching retirement age or according to the law with the emergence of the right to an old-age pension until women reach the age of 60 years, as well as a fixed-term employment contract;
- in cases of violation of equality of men and women in courts, the payment of legal services rendered to women by lawyers is covered, at their request, at the expense of the state.
Also, the resolution envisages creation of “Women’s Entrepreneurship Centers” with the status of a non-governmental non-profit organization.
In order to prevent gender disadvantage of women with the assistance of the Women’s Committee of Uzbekistan, a Commission for the Protection of Gender Equality of Women will be established.
In addition, laws will be developed on guarantees of equal rights and equal opportunities for men and women on the protection of women from harassment and violence.
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