ISSUES OF IMPROVING LEGAL NORMS ESTABLISHED FOR CRIMES RELATED TO VIOLATIONS OF LABOR LEGISLATION
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17867133Keywords:
criminal liability, non-payment of wages, labor rights, comparative criminal law, Uzbekistan legislation.Abstract
This article examines the issue of non-payment of wages, pensions, scholarships, and allowances, contrasting the current legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan with the criminal codes of the Russian Federation, Ukraine, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Tajikistan. While neighboring jurisdictions have established specific criminal liability for such violations, Uzbekistan’s current legal framework predominantly relies on civil and administrative remedies, which statistics suggest are insufficient deterrents. Based on an analysis of judicial statistics from 2022 to 2025 and specific case studies, this paper argues for the criminalization of intentional wage non-payment. Consequently, the author proposes the introduction of a new Article 1483 to the Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan to ensure social justice and the protection of constitutional labor rights.
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