Opposition factions discuss draft law “On protection of labour”
11/02/2016 15:14
Opposition factions discuss draft law “On protection of labour”
11/02/2016 15:14
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Opposition faction People’s Democratic Party of Uzbekistan held a session at the Legislative Chamber of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan on 10 February 2016 to discuss a draft law “On protection of labour” in new edition.
The draft law was passed in the first reading by the lower house of the parliament in January 2016.
It was noted that the law “On labour protection” is one of main legal acts, which regulates relations between employers and employees. The law was adopted about 22 years ago and there is need to update it to further improve labour protection and work environment, protect health of employees, etc.
Democratic Forces Block’s session called to remove some clauses from the draft law directed at determining order of medical examination of workers and others.
MPs of opposition factions underlined that it is important to ensure protection of labour, taking into account development of small and private businesses, introduction of new technologies, etc. The opposition factions said it is against the position of Democratic Forces Block and noted that the employers are interested in protection of health of their workers.
Members of the factions underlined that the draft law sets authorities of the authorized bodies and economic entities on execution of the law on protection of labour.
According to the MPs, compensation of damage to employers in case of harm to health will allow social protection of employers, especially women and under ages.
The factions underlined that it is necessary to carry out legal and public expertise of the draft law with attraction of the public, trade unions, small and large businesses, etc.
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