Mechanisms of observance of labor discipline and disciplinary responsibility in the labor legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The article analyzes in detail the legal norms of the labor legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan concerning labor discipline and disciplinary responsibility, both from a theoretical and practical point of view. The purpose of the study is to reveal the content and legal nature of the institutions of labor discipline and disciplinary responsibility, to assess their impact on law enforcement practice, as well as to identify legal gaps and regulatory contradictions in the regulation of labor rights. The authors evaluates their legal technique, effectiveness and legal transparency by conducting an in-depth legal analysis of the relevant norms of the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In addition, they draw attention to unnecessary formalities and legal shortcomings in the procedures for violating labor discipline and imposing disciplinary penalties. The results of the study substantiate the need for systematization and improvement of law enforcement practice, determining the importance of harmonizing national labor legislation with generally recognized standards of international labor law. The practical significance of the study is determined by the evidence of the need to increase the level of protection of the rights and legitimate interests of labor participants by increasing the effectiveness of mechanisms for the legal regulation of labor relations.

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