Hiring the right employees is one of the most important aspects of an expansion. But it’s not always easy to learn how to hire employees in a new country, meet the local employment compliance laws, and continue to run your company.
Additionally, companies typically have to establish a subsidiary in a new country before hiring employees, which can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. But G-P offers an alternative. As a global Employer of Record (EOR), we’ll help you start working in a few days, without setting up new entities.
Recruiting in Kazakhstan
Understanding the local culture will help you navigate the interpersonal aspects of hiring in Kazakhstan. When it comes to logistics, you should spend some time learning about the country’s recruitment channels and laws regarding staffing and hiring.
Companies have a few options for sourcing talent in Kazakhstan. You can reach candidates by posting your open positions on job boards or advertising them in local newspapers.
Laws against discrimination in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has a set of legal requirements in place to ensure that all employees and job candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process and beyond. According to the country’s constitution, it is unlawful to discriminate based on:
- Race
- Sex
- Age
- Origin
- Property status
- Place of residence
- Language
- Nationality
- Disability
- Religion
- Convictions
To ensure that your company stays compliant, make sure you don’t ask candidates any direct questions about these characteristics during interviews or casual conversations.
How to hire employees in Kazakhstan
Companies are legally required to hire Kazakhstan employees under an employment contract, either fixed- or indefinite-term. Contracts should be in the local language and include information about duties, hours of work, compensation, benefits, termination requirements, entitlements, and more. Offer letters and employment contracts should also include all salary and compensation amounts in Kazakhstani tenge instead of another currency.
Kazakhstan employment laws
All employment relationships are governed by employment contracts, regulatory legal instruments, and a Collective Bargaining Agreement (if applicable). All labor laws are based on the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the most important source of labor law is the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan that went into effect in 2015.
Other important Kazakhstan employment compliance laws to know are:
- The Law on Collective Labor Disputes and Strikes (1996)
- The Law on the Occupation of the Population (1998)
- The Law on Employment of Population (2001)
- The Law on the State Service (1999)
Onboarding in Kazakhstan
Onboarding employees is largely left up to employers. However, you can help new hires succeed in their new positions by helping them learn about the company, their jobs, and more. We recommend starting the onboarding process by reviewing the employment contract and any other important company documents. Then, you should provide any job training that relates to your company or the role itself.
Grow globally with G-P.
G-P never forgets that behind every hire is a human being. That’s why we’ve backed our fully customizable suite of global employment products with our robust team of HR and legal experts, so we can remain at your side, ready to support you as you build your global teams. With the #1 Global Growth Platform™, you have the recruitment tools and services you need to find your perfect full-time or contract match.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you recruit, hire, and onboard anyone, anywhere.