A law amending the Labor Code of Uzbekistan now prohibits sexual harassment in employment and occupation and requires employers to prevent it.
The law, numbered ORQ-1189, was adopted on Nov. 13, 2026. The database shows it has been in force since that date, in line with a provision that it takes effect on the day of its official publication.
The law defines sexual harassment as any unwelcome act of a sexual nature that offends a person’s honor and dignity.
It lists four kinds of conduct that fall under the definition:
- unwelcome comments of a sexual nature about a person’s appearance or body;
- sexually suggestive gestures;
- unwelcome physical contact;
- sexually suggestive invitations and overtures.
The law also sets out employers’ responsibilities. Under its terms, an employer must take all necessary measures to create a workplace free of sexual harassment.
The requirement is intended to protect employees’ honor and dignity and to ensure a safe, respectful environment in labor relations, the law states.
The amendments and supplements were made to the Labor Code, which governs employment relations.
