Russia's State Duma approves bill on Uzbek's labor migrants

By Diana Aliyeva – Trend:

The State Duma of the Russian Federation passed a bill on ratification of the agreement with Uzbekistan on the employment of Uzbek citizens in Russia, the Uzbek Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations said in a message.

According to the message, the implementation of the agreement will contribute to the strengthening of the Russia-Uzbekistan cooperation in external labor migration, the development of friendly relations between the two countries, as well as the prevention of illegal involvement of Uzbek citizens in labor activity in the Russian Federation.

The main provisions of the agreement are aimed at determining the order and conditions for the interaction of the competent bodies of the two countries in providing Uzbek citizens with temporary jobs in the Russian Federation, as well as preventing illegal recruitment in Russia.

The document also implies comprehensive training of Uzbek citizens for temporary employment in Russia even on the territory of their country, including medical examination.

According to the agreement, the employer must inform the competent bodies of the Russian Federation and the Agency for External Labor Migration under the Uzbek Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations about termination (including early termination) of the employment contract with the migrant worker.

Moreover, the agreement implies the main rights of Uzbek citizens temporarily working in Russia. In particular, the agreement envisages the right of a citizen to work, rest and social insurance (except compulsory medical insurance), pension provision in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation.

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