Azerbaijan
The economy of the Azerbaijan was challenged in 2011 by the slowdown of economic growth. The Confederation of Trade Unions of Azerbaijan (AHIK) focused on protecting rights in the workplace.
Legal
Freedom of association / Right to organise
Freedom of association
The right to freedom of association is enshrined in the Constitution.
The right to freedom of association is regulated by a Labour Code.
Anti-Union discrimination
The law prohibits anti-union discrimination.
Right to collective bargaining
Right to collective bargaining
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Right to strike
Right to strike
The right to strike is enshrined in the Constitution.
The right to strike is recognised in the Labour Law.
In practice
Even though the Labour Code of 1999 has improved the legal guarantees for workers, labour rights are often violated in transnational companies. The most common violations include conclusion of fixed-term contracts for one to three months, deprivation of annual leave days granted by law, overtime without extra payment, and failure to transfer social insurance taxes. Private employers and international companies operating in Azerbaijan also prevent the creation of trade unions, threatening employees with dismissals.