The amendments to the Labor Code, which will come into force on July 1, 2023, do not provide for the rules for establishing a four-day working week, the press service of Kazakhstan's Ministry of Labor and Social Protection told media on April 24.
The department noted that the document allows for establishing a reduced (part-time) working week with pay-for-time remuneration upon agreement between the employer and the employee (part-time week).
The new standards provide alternating four-day, five-day, and six-day working weeks. For example, one week of work with a five-day schedule and the second week - with a four-day program. The Ministry said this work schedule might be established at the employee's request, but the employer's consent is required.
Thus, the employee has an additional day off during the four-day working week.
"Individual employers already apply this practice, which aligns with international labor standards."
This regime's introduction ensures that employees' work responsibilities are compatible with personal and family needs.
"Work under this regime does not entail restrictions on the length of annual paid leave, length of service, and other labor rights established by the Labour Code, labor, collective agreements, and agreements."
Earlier, Daryo reported that starting from July 1, 2023, Kazakhstan’s legislation would envisage the provision of a four-day working week, as several articles of the Labor Code have been amended in the Central Asian country.
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