Kazakhstan Employment Guide

Kazakhstan Employment Guide

Kazakhstan, the largest country in Central Asia, is rich in natural resources such as oil, gas, and minerals, with a population of around 19 million. The labor market is regulated by the Kazakhstan Labor Code, which covers employment contracts, working hours, overtime, paid leave, social insurance contributions, and termination procedures. Employers must comply with local tax and social security obligations. Employee rights, workplace safety, and anti-discrimination measures are protected by law. The country has been gradually modernizing labor regulations to attract foreign investment and support economic growth.

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Currency

Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)

Capital

Astana (Nur-Sultan)

Official language

Kazakh (Russian widely used)

Salary Cycle

Monthly

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Paid Time Off Policy in Kazakhstan

Both full-time and part-time employees in Kazakhstan are entitled to 24 working days of paid time off annually. This PTO accrues progressively throughout the year at a rate of 2 days per month.

National Public Holidays

Kazakhstan observes 16 official public holidays each year. These include:

  1. New Year's Day
  2. New Year Holiday
  3. Second New Year Holiday
  4. Orthodox Christmas
  5. International Women's Day
  6. Nauryz Meyrami (Spring Festival)
  7. Unity of the People of Kazakhstan Day
  8. Unity Day Holiday
  9. Defender of the Fatherland Day
  10. Victory Day
  11. Defender's Day Holiday
  12. Capital City Day
  13. Kurban Ait (Eid al-Adha)
  14. Constitution Day
  15. First President Day
  16. Independence Day (2 days)

Strategic Leave Management Considerations

International companies like SailGlobal should note that Kazakhstan's holiday calendar reflects the country's diverse cultural heritage, blending secular, Orthodox Christian, and Islamic traditions. Effective workforce planning requires understanding these seasonal variations in employee availability.

Practical Implementation for International Employers

When managing teams in Kazakhstan, consider implementing a centralized leave management system that tracks both accrued PTO and public holidays. SailGlobal's experience shows that transparent tracking reduces administrative burden and improves employee satisfaction.

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