Employment Contracts

Drafting and reviewing employment contracts compliant with the Uzbekistan Labour Code — mandatory provisions, fixed-term and indefinite contracts, probationary periods, working time, remuneration, remote work provisions, and termination grounds. Bond Stone advises on the 2023 Labour Code changes affecting contract requirements.

Termination & Redundancy

Advising on lawful termination procedures under the Uzbekistan Labour Code — grounds for termination, notice periods, severance entitlements, and dispute resolution. The 2023 reforms introduced new procedural requirements for employer-initiated terminations — Bond Stone advises on full compliance with the updated framework.

Work Permits & Immigration

Work permit applications for foreign nationals employed in Uzbekistan — employer quota compliance, permit categories, application management, and ongoing compliance monitoring. Bond Stone advises on the interaction between work permit requirements and SEZ resident employment arrangements.

2023 Labour Code Reforms — Compliance

The April 2023 Labour Code amendments introduced: electronic employment record books, expanded remote work rights, new flexible working time arrangements, strengthened protections for certain employee categories, and revised fixed-term contract rules. Bond Stone advises existing and new employers in Uzbekistan on updating their employment practices to comply with the 2023 reforms.

HR Policy & Internal Regulations

Drafting internal labour regulations, disciplinary procedures, and HR policies for foreign-invested Uzbek entities — compliant with the Labour Code and aligned with the employer group’s international standards. Bond Stone conducts employment law compliance audits for companies entering Uzbekistan or restructuring their Uzbek operations.

Employment Disputes

Advising on and representing employers in individual and collective labour disputes before Uzbek labour dispute commissions and courts. Bond Stone advises on pre-dispute strategy, settlement negotiations, and defence in wrongful termination and unpaid wages claims.

Electronic employment record books

The 2023 reforms introduced electronic employment record books — replacing paper work record books for new employment relationships. Employers must register employment relationships electronically through the state labour portal. Bond Stone advises on electronic registration obligations and transition arrangements for existing employees.

Remote work — new framework

The 2023 reforms introduced a dedicated legal framework for remote work in Uzbekistan — defining the rights and obligations of remote employees, requirements for remote work agreements, and the employer’s obligations regarding equipment and connectivity. Bond Stone advises on remote work agreement drafting and compliance for international employers with Uzbek remote workers.

Fixed-term contract restrictions

The 2023 reforms tightened the grounds for fixed-term contracts in Uzbekistan — limiting their use to genuinely temporary work, seasonal employment, and specific project-based arrangements. Unjustified use of fixed-term contracts may result in conversion to indefinite contracts. Bond Stone advises on compliant fixed-term contract use under the post-2023 framework.

Flexible working time

The 2023 reforms expanded the scope for flexible working time arrangements — part-time work, flexible start/end times, and compressed working weeks. These arrangements must be documented in the employment contract or a supplementary agreement. Bond Stone advises on implementing flexible working arrangements that comply with the 2023 framework while meeting operational needs.

Employment Contract Audit — 2023 Reform Compliance

Employment · Uzbekistan · Manufacturing

Reviewing and updating a foreign manufacturer’s Uzbek employment contract templates following the April 2023 Labour Code reforms — identifying non-compliant provisions and redrafting to updated standards.

Termination Procedure — Misconduct

Employment · Uzbekistan · Financial Services

Advising an international financial services employer on termination of an employee for misconduct — disciplinary procedure compliance, investigation documentation, and termination order preparation under the Uzbek Labour Code.

Work Permit Applications — Chinese Investor

Immigration · Uzbekistan · China

Managing work permit applications for a Chinese manufacturing company’s technical specialists working in Uzbekistan — quota application, individual permit filings, and ongoing compliance monitoring.

Remote Work Policy — IT Sector

Employment · Uzbekistan · Technology

Drafting a remote work policy and remote work agreements for a foreign IT company’s Uzbek subsidiary following the 2023 Labour Code reforms — equipment provisions, data protection obligations, and working time monitoring requirements.

Redundancy Procedure — Restructuring

Employment · Uzbekistan · Corporate

Advising a foreign-invested Uzbek company on a redundancy procedure following corporate restructuring — notice period compliance, severance entitlement calculation, and documentation package under the Uzbek Labour Code.

HR Policy Package — Turkish Manufacturer

Employment · Uzbekistan · Turkey

Drafting a full HR policy package for a Turkish manufacturing company’s Uzbek entity — internal labour regulations, disciplinary procedure, remuneration policy, and electronic record keeping procedures compliant with 2023 reforms.