The labor law oversight service under the Ministry of Labor emphasizes that employers must compensate employees for harm caused while performing work duties. According to the Labor Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, employers are liable for injuries, occupational diseases, or other damages suffered by workers.
Employers are required to reimburse the affected employee for lost wages and cover additional expenses incurred due to work-related injuries. These additional expenses may include costs for extra meals, medications, prosthetics, care for the injured person, sanatorium treatment, transportation to medical facilities, purchase of special vehicles and fuel, as well as repairs of these vehicles.
The service highlighted that the employer's responsibility to comply with labor law requirements has been explained. If an employer refuses to compensate for harm, measures will be taken in accordance with the current legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
In a recent incident at a Bishkek thermal power plant, 33-year-old Chingiz Baktybekov, who was injured in an explosion, sought assistance from the authorities. Medical professionals estimated his recovery to take between six months to a year before he can return to work. However, the plant's management declined to provide support, as stated by Chingiz Baktybekov.
It is worth noting that an accident occurred at the capital's thermal power plant on the night of February 2nd. The cause of the explosion remains unknown. Five people were injured, with only three requiring hospitalization, while two received outpatient treatment. Schools and kindergartens in Bishkek switched to online learning. Full heating and hot water supply in the city were restored on February 7th. On February 9th, the national headquarters announced the completion of the liquidation works at the site.
