Labor inspectorate identifies over 36,000 employment and occupational safety violations in nine months
Uzbekistan’s State Labor Inspectorate identified 36,133 violations of labor legislation during 15,122 inspection and monitoring activities in January–September 2026.
Labor inspectorate uncovers more than 36,000 labor and workplace safety breaches in nine months
According to the Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction, of the violations recorded, 25,521 were related to labor and employment legislation, while another 10,612 concerned occupational safety.
The inspectorate issued 7,983 fines totaling UZS 22.39 billion. It recovered UZS 8.65 billion, or about 39% of the total amount imposed.
The inspectorate also examined forced labor cases. Over the nine-month period, it received 70 complaints involving forced labor and identified 46 cases.
In addition to enforcement, the agency carried out 13,373 awareness-raising activities aimed at explaining labor requirements and preventing violations.
According to the ministry, the inspectorate’s work during the reporting period centered on three areas: protecting workers’ rights, ensuring employers comply with labor legislation, and improving workplace safety.
Special focus was placed on detecting labor law violations, preventing forced labor, and informing employers about their legal obligations.