Legislative amendments are being considered in the country, which provide for additional paid leave for parents with children with disabilities. The Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Yeraly Tugzhanov, said in response to a question from Majilis deputies, the national portal Adyrna reports.
"According to Article 89 of the Labor Code, employees may be provided with annual paid leave by a collective agreement. Thus, the parties can resolve the issue of providing additional paid leave to a worker raising a disabled child within the framework of an employment and collective bargaining agreement, ”the Deputy Prime Minister said.
According to him, this issue is very relevant. Therefore, it will be considered together with employers and NCE "Atameken" in the framework of improving the legislation, the development of the Social Code.
"In addition, the general agreement between the Government, the Republican Union of Workers and employers is being implemented. It provides for the creation of conditions for the employer to exercise the basic rights and guarantees of women, youth and people with disabilities within the framework of the agreement and the collective agreement, "Yeraly Tugzhanov said.
National portal "Adyrna"
