Belarus introduces amendments to the Labor Code

On June 29, 2023, the Head of State signed the Law «On Amending Laws on Labor Relations», which provides for amendments to the Labor Code, taking into account the practice of its application.

4 new articles were added to the legislative act, and changes were noted in more than 80 articles. In particular, these changes provide for the strengthening of social and labor guarantees for employees, expanding the possibilities for using information technologies in the system of labor relations, as well as adjusting the norms of the Labor Code on wages, working hours, methods of employment, labor holidays, including holidays associated with training and etc.

The document comes into force on January 1, 2024.

The implementation of the provisions of the Law «On Amendments to Laws on Labor Relations» will contribute to the achievement by the Republic of Belarus of Sustainable Development Goal 8 and other SDGs.