Digital technologies are helping protect the labor rights of Kazakhstan’s workers. The Labor Risk Map analyzes the activities of enterprises based on 23 indicators and helps identify potential violations in advance. Professional risk assessment tools are also being introduced. These and other digital solutions were discussed at the Digital Labor and AI international forum in Astana. It was noted that digitalization is covering an increasing number of areas of labor relations. For example, around 7 million employment contracts have been registered in the unified system for recording employment contracts. Digital tools are also planned to be used to monitor the quality of workplaces. By 2029, their number in the country is expected to reach almost 4 million. Particular attention is being paid to workplace safety, decent wages and sustainable employment. Forum participants also discussed international approaches to protecting workers’ rights amid digitalization and the introduction of AI. Following the meeting, the Astana Tripartite Declaration was signed. The document establishes the responsibility of the state, employers and trade unions for protecting workers’ labor rights amid digital transformation.
«The core of the discussion of this forum is how to protect the rights of workers in the area of digital transformation and also the use of artificial intelligence. There are plenty examples of different countries, but I think, you know, as Kazakhstan also stands very high in terms of e-government services, use of digitalization, etc. So, I think this type of social dialogue and international forum, it really helps to find solutions for respecting and protecting the rights of workers,» noted Sarangoo Radnaaragchaa, United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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