Employers’ responsibility in investigating industrial accidents to be strengthened in Belarus
The procedure for investigating industrial accidents will change in Belarus from January 1, 2026. The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection has approved a new instruction. Supervision will be carried out by the Department of the State Labor Inspectorate of the Ministry of Labor of Belarus.
According to the new rules, most accidents that occur during working hours will be investigated jointly with employers. Group cases, fatal accidents, and accidents that cause serious occupational injuries are subject to special investigation by state labor inspectors.
From 2026, the Department of the State Labor Inspectorate will get the right to hand over to employers the demands to eliminate of violations if they do not voluntarily correct the identified deficiencies. Failure to comply with the requirements entails the imposition of a fine in the amount of 10 to 50 base units (a nominal standard that is used to calculate the amount of certain state duties, taxes, payments and fines).
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President of Russia Vladimir Putin Presents the Order of Honour to Viktor Pinsky
Viktor Pinsky, a member of the Russian State Duma and General Secretary of the General Confederation of Trade Unions (GCTU), has been awarded the Order of Honour. The award was presented by Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation.
"My sincere congratulations! I am glad that your work has been duly recognised by the country's leadership," Vladimir Putin said as he presented the award to Viktor Pinsky.
The ceremony took place today in the St George's Hall of the Kremlin in Moscow.
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Margarita Usova presents GCTU initiatives at the “Trade Unions. 21st Century” forum
On October 8, Sochi is hosting the 8th All-Russian Intelligence Forum “Trade Unions. 21st Century. An Era of Change.” For the third year running, the General Confederation of Trade Unions is the forum's general partner.
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GCTU takes part in EEC Advisory Committee meeting on social security for workers
On October 8, Moscow hosted the ninth meeting of the Advisory Committee on Social Security, Pension Rights, Medical Care, and Professional Activities of Workers of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states, held at the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC).