Labour Code of the Republic of Belarus

Трудовой Кодекс Республики Беларусь

The Labour Code of the Republic of Belarus, approved by the Government and the President on July 26, 1999, establishes the legal framework for labour relations in the country. Article 14 of the Labour Code explicitly prohibits any restriction of labour rights or granting of advantages based on gender, race, nationality, social origin, language, religious or political beliefs, union membership or participation in other public associations, property or official status, age, place of residence, or physical or mental disabilities that do not hinder the performance of job duties. Discrimination on any other grounds unrelated to an employee's professional qualities or the specific nature of their work function is also strictly prohibited. The Code upholds the principle of equal rights and opportunities for all workers, promoting a fair and inclusive labour environment throughout Belarus.