Transfer of a Pregnant Woman to Lighter Work

Under the Labour Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, based on a medical opinion, a pregnant woman must:

• have her production targets reduced;
• have her service targets reduced; or
• be transferred to lighter work or work free from adverse production factors.

Her average monthly remuneration for the previous job must be retained. The period for which targets are reduced or the employee is temporarily transferred is determined by the medical opinion.

Guarantee until Other Work Is Provided

Until suitable work is provided, the pregnant woman must be released from work.

Her average remuneration must be retained for all working days missed for this reason.

A pregnant woman may not lose her remuneration because the employer was unable to provide suitable work immediately.

Transfer of a Person Caring for a Child

If one parent or a guardian caring for a child under two years of age cannot perform their previous work, that person must, upon application, be transferred to other work until the child reaches the age of two.

In this case:

• the employee is paid for the new work performed;
• the remuneration may not be lower than the average remuneration for the previous job.

The guarantee applies not only to the mother but also to the father or guardian actually caring for the child.

Where No Other Work Is Available

If the employer has no suitable alternative work, the employee must be paid childcare allowance in accordance with the procedure established by law.

In an individual employment dispute, the obligation to prove that it was impossible to transfer the employee to other work rests with the employer.