News about Ministry of Labor and Social Protection

State will stop supporting some large families in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – Large families with a high level of wealth in Kazakhstan will no longer be eligible for certain social support measures. This
02 September 2025 15:24
How many foreigners officially work in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – As of August 1, 2025, more than 14,000 citizens from both near and far abroad have been employed in Kazakhstan. The Ministry
26 August 2025 12:36
Unemployed Kazakhstanis to receive SMS Tengrinews.kz – Unemployed people in Kazakhstan who are in difficult situations will now receive SMS messages with job offers, according to
25 August 2025 14:43
Kazakhstan’s Labor Ministry announces updated pension amounts Tengrinews.kz - The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Kazakhstan has released new figures on the average pension size in the country.
22 August 2025 14:21
Menstrual leave: Which countries offer it, and will Kazakhstan follow? Tengrinews.kz - In some countries, the law provides women with leave during their menstrual cycle. In some cases, it’s paid, in others — unpaid.
14 August 2025 16:54
Kazakh citizens may soon have easier access to jobs in South Korea Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan is in talks to join South Korea’s Employment Permit System (EPS), a government program that allows foreign nationals
10 August 2025 18:05
Kazakhstanis promised compensation of 70,000 tenge: what Ministry of Labor says Tengrinews.kz – Information circulating on social media and messaging apps about alleged payments of 70,000 tenge to Kazakh citizens born between
07 August 2025 11:20
Five new holidays have been introduced in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz – New professional holidays have been introduced in Kazakhstan. The corresponding amendments were approved by the Ministry of
07 August 2025 10:30
New work schedule in Astana: What the labor ministry says Tengrinews.kz - Chairman of the Labor Inspection Committee under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, Yerbolat Abulkhatin,
29 July 2025 18:53
Will December 31 become a public holiday in Kazakhstan? Tengrinews.kz - The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Kazakhstan has addressed whether December 31 could be designated as a public
29 July 2025 13:59
Four-day workweek: What will happen to salaries in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population has explained how a potential shift to a four-day workweek
25 July 2025 14:11
Could June 1 become a public holiday in Kazakhstan? Government comments Tengrinews.kz - The government has responded to the possibility of introducing a new public holiday in Kazakhstan.
24 July 2025 13:48
Pensions and benefits to increase for nearly all recipients - labor minister Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan’s Minister of Labor and Social Protection, Svetlana Zhakupova, answered questions about upcoming pension and benefits
27 June 2025 14:21
New holiday and day off in Kazakhstan: when will the decision be made Tengrinews.kz – The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population commented on the initiative to introduce a new public holiday.
20 June 2025 11:18
New holiday and day off in Kazakhstan: Ministry of Labor supports the proposal Tengrinews.kz – A new national holiday and day off may be introduced in Kazakhstan. This was stated in the official response from the Ministry
19 June 2025 14:03
New work schedule proposed for Astana: Labor Ministry responds to initiative Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection has commented on the Akimat (local government administration) of Astana's
10 June 2025 21:38
Employment in South Korea: What we know about the new system for Kazakhstan citizens Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s ministry of Labor and Social Protection's Committee for State Labor Inspection Chairman Yerbolat Abulhatin provided
10 June 2025 18:52
Labor vice minister questioned over adequacy of minimum pension Tengrinews.kz - Vice Minister of Labor and Social Protection Viktoriya Shegai was asked whether she considers the minimum pension in Kazakhstan
10 June 2025 14:13
220 Kazakhstanis died at work last year – Minister of Labor Tengrinews.kz – Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population Svetlana Zhakupova reported cases of workplace injuries and fatalities
10 June 2025 12:06
How many Kazakhs have returned to their historical homeland since 1991 Tengrinews.kz - The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population has reported how many Kazakhs have returned to their historical
29 May 2025 20:22
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