News about labor rights: events, facts and developments on tafs uz.
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Starting November 1, 2026, citizens in Uzbekistan will be able to submit applications for a preferential pension through the my.gov.uz portal. The change, enshrined in presidential decree No. ПҚ–355, concerns workers in harmful and difficult industries, allowing them to choose between a personal visit to public service centers and remote submission of documents.
Aziz KarimovUzbekistan's Migration Agency reported that in the first nine months of 2026, $850 thousand in unpaid wages and compensation was recovered from foreign employers following appeals from 817 citizens. Most appeals concerned work in Russia. In addition, identity documents withheld by intermediaries and employers were returned to 532 citizens.
Sevara AzamovaIn Tashkent, the practical implementation of a national program aimed at protecting workers' rights and preventing pressure, violence and discrimination in the workplace was discussed. About 70 people took part in the event, including representatives of government agencies, the diplomatic corps and international organizations.
Aziz KarimovIn Tashkent, the practical implementation of the National Program for protecting the rights and dignity of employees was discussed. By December 2026, a digital portal for anonymous reports of violations is planned to be launched, and 700 facilitators will be trained in 14 regions, who will train 35,000 employees of government organizations. The program is implemented on the basis of presidential decree No. PP-345 and Cabinet of Ministers resolution No. 518.
Otabek Yusupov
