According to the Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction, of the violations recorded, 25,521 involved labor and employment legislation, while another 10,612 concerned occupational safety.
The inspectorate imposed 7,983 fines totaling UZS 22.39 billion. It collected UZS 8.65 billion, equivalent to about 39% of the total amount imposed.
The inspectorate also investigated cases of forced labor. It received 70 complaints related to forced labor during the nine-month period and identified 46 cases.
Alongside its enforcement work, the agency conducted 13,373 awareness-raising activities aimed at explaining labor requirements and preventing violations.
According to the ministry, the inspectorate’s work during the reporting period focused on three areas: protecting workers’ rights, ensuring employers comply with labor legislation, and improving workplace safety.
Particular attention was given to detecting labor law violations, preventing forced labor and educating employers about their legal obligations.
