The “Action Plan for 2026-2030 on the implementation of the Employment Strategy of the Republic of Azerbaijan” envisages the formation of a flexible working time regime model in our country based on international experience.
elchi reports that this was stated by the Press Service of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population in response to an inquiry from APA.
It was noted that, based on the International Labour Organization (ILO) and other advanced international practices, a flexible working time regime is a form of work organization that allows an employee to freely choose the start and end times of the workday within certain limits, provided that the established total working time norm (40 hours per week) is maintained. This model serves to increase flexibility in labor relations, ensure a balance between work and personal life, and also increase labor productivity.
“In international practice, a flexible working time regime is usually applied based on the principles of core (mandatory) working hours, flexible entry-exit intervals (for example, 06:00-10:00, 15:00-20:00), and the invariance of the total working time norm. Along with this, specific working time frameworks and implementation mechanisms are determined taking into account the national legislation and labor market characteristics of each country.
This work regime is considered more favorable in fields such as information technology, finance, education, administrative and analytical directions of public administration, as well as for parents with young children, persons with disabilities, students, and employees working remotely or in a hybrid form. In sectors operating continuously, the application of a flexible working time regime is carried out based on special regulation mechanisms.
In accordance with the result indicators envisaged in the mentioned Action Plan regarding the implementation of a flexible working time regime in our country, it is planned to study international experience, conduct legal and institutional analyses, prepare draft normative legal acts, and implement them in stages during 2026-2030,” the ministry noted.