Law on Employment of Population

Закон «О занятости населения»

The Employment Population Law aims to promote active employment assistance for individuals aged 16 up to retirement age. The law seeks to improve access to employment, prioritize older workers nearing retirement among other potentially vulnerable categories, and support entrepreneurship for unemployed and pre-retirement individuals. The law is implemented by the Government of Kazakhstan, with specific measures overseen by various state agencies. Article 17 of the law outlines active employment assistance, which includes job placements and training for individuals from 16 up to retirement age. Article 20 establishes social workplaces for the unemployed, with pre-retirement individuals receiving priority access. Article 23 prioritizes individuals over 50 for entrepreneurial initiatives, providing state support for training, project services, and microcredit. Additionally, the law guarantees social and medical support for unemployed individuals through the mandatory social insurance and healthcare systems. The law was repealed in 2023.