SOME COMPARISON OF EMPLOYMENT LAW IN UZBEKISTAN AND JAPAN
Keywords:
employment law, Uzbekistan Labor Code, Japan Labor Standards Act, working hour’s regulation, minimum wage, comparative labor law, legal guarantees in employment.Abstract
This article presents a comparative analysis of the employment legislation of Uzbekistan and Japan, focusing on key aspects such as working hours, minimum wage, and legal guarantees. Drawing upon statutory provisions, official statistics, and academic literature, the paper highlights both convergences and divergences in the regulatory frameworks of the two countries. Uzbekistan's approach emphasizes centralized regulation and state-led policy-making, whereas Japan demonstrates a more decentralized and flexible system, particularly in wage determination and employer autonomy. The article also examines the socio-economic contexts that shape labor law evolution in both nations, including demographic shifts, economic structures, and cultural attitudes toward work. Through this comparative study, the article aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of how legal systems respond to the challenges of balancing economic efficiency with social protection in diverse national contexts.
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