REMOTE WORK: A MODERN FORM OF EMPLOYMENT AND ITS LEGAL ASPECTS

U. Shomurodov

Authors

U. Shomurodov Teacher at the Academy of Labour and Social Relations of the Republic of Uzbekistan Law Student at the Academy of Labour and Social Relations of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Keywords:

Remote work, telework, labor law, employee rights, employer obligations, occupational safety, international experience, digital economy.

Abstract

This article analyzes the role of remote work in the modern labor market and the issues of its legal regulation. The study highlights aspects such as the remote form of employment, the rights and obligations of employees and employers, working hours, supervision, technical support, and occupational safety. Examples from international practice, including the European Union, the United States, and South Korea, are provided, and legal proposals for regulating remote work in Uzbekistan are presented. The article is significant in protecting employee interests, creating a transparent labor system for employers, and adapting to the requirements of the digital economy.

References

Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan. – Tashkent: Adolat Publishing House, 2023.

Labor Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. – Tashkent: Adolat Publishing House, latest edition.

Law “On Labor Protection” (new edition). – Law No. O‘RQ–447, 2023.

Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on remote work (2020–2024), Official Legal Portal.

International Legal Sources

International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions and Recommendations – Official ILO website: documents on remote work, labor protection, and employees’ rights.

European Union Directive (EU) 2019/1152 – Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive.

European Framework Agreement on Telework (2002) – European agreement on remote work.

Right to Disconnect Laws – France, Spain, Belgium. Official materials of the Ministries of Labor.

Internet Sources

ILO Official Website: https://www.ilo.org/ – Telework regulations and research.

EU Employment & Social Affairs: https://commission.europa.eu/index_en – Right to Disconnect and Telework policies.

Uzbekistan National Legal Database: https://lex.uz/uz/ – Current labor legislation of Uzbekistan.