Q&A No. 1: Remote Working

We are happy to start our FAQ column on the employment law matters and we would aim to publish Q&As regularly. We understand that navigating through the heavy legal text could be challenging, so we would be simple and clear with our answers.

Let’s talk today about remote employment.

We have previously covered the amendments to the Kazakhstan Labor Code on remote working. And the below are the most frequently asked questions on this topic:

- I live in Kazakhstan, but I want to work online for a foreign company. May I work this way?

- Yes, you can work remotely for an employer located outside Kazakhstan.

- Our company, registered in Kazakhstan, plans to conclude an employment contract with a foreign individual who will work online outside our country. May we hire such an employee?

- Kazakhstan laws do not prohibit a local employer to employ a foreign individual based abroad to work remotely.

- Is it necessary to arrange workplaces for such employees?

- Yes, according to Kazakhstan laws it is the employer's responsibility. [1]

Information contained in this Client Update is general and cannot be used as legal advice or recommendation. Please note that Kazakhstan is an emerging economy, and its legislation and legal system are in constant development. Should you have any questions or want to discuss matters addressed in this Client Update, please contact us.

1. Paragraph 4 of Article 138 of the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.