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Working from Home, Telework, Equality and the Right to Privacy: A Study in Kazakhstan

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  • Rassima Bayazitova

    (Department of Civil Law Disciplines, Alikhan Bokeikhan University, Semey 071400, Kazakhstan)

  • Assel Kaishatayeva

    (Department of Civil Law Disciplines, Alikhan Bokeikhan University, Semey 071400, Kazakhstan)

  • Anton Vasilyev

    (Law Institute, Altai State University, 656049 Barnaul, Russia)

Abstract

Remote work displays the flexibility of labor relations and expands the possibilities of conducting professional activities balanced with fulfilling personal needs. Simultaneously, when implementing the telework mode of labor relations, the problems of ensuring the equality and confidentiality of employees require special attention. Given the current global and internal threats, the effective organization of teleworking is an issue to the fore, even in countries where it was not previously given the attention it deserves. This study aims to explore the labor legislation norms of the Republic of Kazakhstan as far as remote work is concerned from the viewpoint of effectiveness. This paper includes a sociological survey among Kazakhstani organizations to determine the conditions of employees working remotely and to use it for conclusions about the effectiveness of the legislation in preventing violations of workers’ rights. The study proposes mechanisms and rules aimed at the effective regulation of remote work to address the problems of confidentiality and the equal treatment of the employee, regardless of the mode of conducting his/her professional activities. This research advances knowledge in the field of legal and ethical aspects of the regulation of remote work, demonstrating the experience of developing countries with the study of the experience of Kazakhstan.

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  • Rassima Bayazitova & Assel Kaishatayeva & Anton Vasilyev, 2023. "Working from Home, Telework, Equality and the Right to Privacy: A Study in Kazakhstan," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 12(1), pages 1-18, January.
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