Starting from this autumn, the procedure for state control in the field of labor relations in the Republic of Uzbekistan will undergo fundamental changes. This was reported by Upl.uz.
The President's decree dated August 4 introduces significant innovations in the activities of labor inspections. From now on, labor inspectors will no longer be required to notify enterprises in advance.
According to the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, this change aims to align national legislation with the conventions of the International Labour Organization. From September 1, 2025, state labor inspections will have the right to conduct inspections without notifying authorized bodies.
Additionally, within the framework of the risk analysis system, the requirement to warn business entities 10 working days before the start of control measures will be abolished. These changes will lead to business representatives meeting inspectors without prior preparation and will serve to increase the transparency and effectiveness of control.
The results of unscheduled inspections must be entered into the "Unified State Control" system within three days. From the beginning of 2026, the process of managing administrative fines will be further digitized.
Starting January 1, fines for violations of labor legislation will be issued electronically through the Unified National Labor System. This will reduce employers' involvement in accepting and paying fines and will speed up the process.
The decree places special emphasis on combating the shadow economy. Strict financial sanctions are established for unregistered labor conditions.
For the first time, if an employee is found to be working without official registration, the fine will amount to 30 base calculation units, currently approximately 12.36 million soums. If the employer commits a repeated violation within one year, the fine will increase to 100 base calculation units, i.e., up to 41.2 million soums.
The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, the Ministry of Justice, and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry are jointly tasked with preparing the relevant draft law within a short period and submitting it to the Cabinet of Ministers. These measures are aimed at protecting employees' rights, legalizing labor relations, and increasing revenues to social funds.
From 2026, the Unified National Labor System in Uzbekistan will enable the management of fines as well as the maintenance of electronic labor books. The system will store information about each official employee's activity, work experience, received salary, and paid taxes, forming a digital labor history.
This will contribute to more transparent and effective management of labor relations.
