Starting July 1, Kazakhstan will officially introduce a four-day work week, reports Daryo's correspondent. The implementation will involve determining a suitable working day for each individual, taking into consideration the company's preferences. To ensure compliance, employers and employees will need to establish a contractual agreement.
Under the new legislation, employees will have the option to request a four-day work week instead of the traditional five days. In cases where an employee works four days in a week, they will be required to make up for the missed day during the following week.
The law says, regardless of whether it's a five-day, six-day, or four-day work week, Sunday will be the designated day off. In the case of a five-day or four-day work week, the second or third day off will be determined based on collective agreements or labour regulations.
Furthermore, the law allows for the possibility of implementing a one-week schedule with five working days followed by two weeks with a four-day work schedule.
The law maintains the standard eight-hour workday, as it is widely regarded as a reasonable amount of work. It's important to note that this provision does not impose a specific working week on employers and employees, offering flexibility in determining the work schedule.
Saken Dildakhmet, spokesperson for the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Kazakhstan, emphasised that the law does not mandate a specific working week, acknowledging that the concept of a ten-hour workday is not excessively burdensome.
Based on reports, Ireland, Spain, and the UK have conducted trials of a four-day workweek. The outcomes of the six-month trial in the UK, concluded in December 2022, indicated that businesses experienced enhanced productivity, morale, and team culture when transitioning to a four-day workweek.
Earlier Drayo mentioned about the the Labor Code of Kazakhstan and their plans about implementing four-day work week.
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