ASTANA VENUE MANAGEMENT LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP HELD A GENERAL STAFF MEETING ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LABOUR CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

Sh.B. Mukayeva, head of the partnership’s HR service, gave a report on the requirements of the Labour Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan of 23 November 2015 on preventing persons guilty of corruption crimes from working in quasi-public sector entities.

In particular, in accordance with subparagraph 2) of paragraph 2 of Article 26, a person who has committed a corruption crime may not be employed by quasi-public sector entities.

Paragraph 3 of Article 32 also provides that, when entering the civil service or employment in quasi-public sector entities, a person submits a certificate on the presence or absence of information about the commission of a corruption crime.

In addition, subparagraph 21) of paragraph 1 of Article 52 establishes that an employment contract may be terminated on the employer’s initiative if the employee commits a corruption offence that, in accordance with a court ruling that has entered into legal force, precludes further employment, except in cases expressly provided for by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

D.A. Yakupov, compliance officer of the anti-corruption service, also reported that, in accordance with Article 143-1, the work of persons subject to the requirements of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Combating Corruption” is regulated by the Labour Code with the specific features provided for by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Combating Corruption”.

To prevent manifestations of corruption, monthly meetings are held to explain the provisions of anti-corruption legislation. He reminded everyone that he is ready to provide advice, if necessary, on all issues related to the proper fulfilment of labour and anti-corruption legislation.