Kazakhstan’s parliament tackles labor rights, safety, and global education deals
The Mazhilis, the lower house of Kazakhstan's parliament, has a packed agenda for its upcoming plenary session. Key topics include enhancing workplace safety, improving labor rights, and ratifying international agreements.
Lawmakers will consider amendments to three codes in the first reading to bolster workplace safety and labor protections. The proposed changes include refining wage regulations and improving conciliation commissions under the Labor Code. Meanwhile, the Social Code amendments will allow non-working fathers to count childcare time towards their work experience for age-based pension benefits.
The Code on Public Health and the Healthcare System has clarified the procedure for assessing the severity of workplace injuries. This initiative was introduced by a deputy whose name is currently unavailable. Additionally, lawmakers will ratify a Protocol amending the 1996 Agreement with Iran on double taxation avoidance.
The Mazhilis Bureau, chaired by Speaker Yerlan Koshanov, has also set a bill to ratify the Asia-Pacific Regional Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education for consideration. This aims to facilitate academic and professional mobility and simplify diploma recognition. Lastly, lawmakers will discuss updates to anti-corruption laws in the second reading to ensure they align with the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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