Labour disputes in international practice

Examples from Poland, Germany, and the USA

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52028/rbadr.v7.i13.ART12.KUN

Keywords:

Legislative reforms, Mediation, Arbitration, Collective bargaining, Workers’ rights, Trade unions

Abstract

This study aims to identify effective labor dispute resolution practices in other countries that can be adapted to improve the legal system of Kazakhstan. The study uses a formal legal method to examine the legal regulation of labor dispute resolution, a statistical method for data collection and analysis, and a comparative method to compare international experience with Kazakh practice. As a result, the main problems in the field of labor dispute resolution are analyzed and highlighted, including difficulties with the accessibility and effectiveness of judicial procedures and insufficient use of alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration. In addition, the study’s main results show that Poland, Germany, and the United States have different but effective approaches to resolving labor disputes. Mediation and arbitration are actively used in Poland, which helps reduce the courts’ burden and quickly resolve conflicts. Germany stands out for its system of labor courts, which specialize exclusively in labor disputes and ensure high efficiency in their resolution. In the United States, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) plays a key role, effectively monitoring compliance with labor laws and resolving labor disputes through administrative procedures. Based on international experience, recommendations are formulated to improve legal practice in Kazakhstan, including introducing and supporting mediation, creating specialized judicial structures, and strengthening the institutional framework for effective management and resolution of labor disputes.

Author Biographies

Saule Tassybayeva, Kunayev University

Is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Civil Law Disciplines at Kunayev University. She specializes in comparative legal studies focusing on labor law and dispute resolution mechanisms. Their research includes exploring the efficiency of alternative dispute resolution methods in different legal systems.

Kultay Adilova, Turan University

Is a PhD, Vice-Rector for Academic and Scientific Activities at the Higher School of Law, Turan University. She focuses on labor market policies and the socioeconomic implications of labor disputes. Their work aims to bridge the gap between legal frameworks and economic realities in employment relations.

Zhazira Omirali , Kunaev University

Is a DSc, Rector at Kunaev University. She is an expert in mediation and arbitration practices in labor law. She is particularly interested in the role of institutional frameworks in enhancing workers’ access to justice.

Baktygul Ilyassova, Kunaev University

Is a PhD and vice-rector at Kunaev University. She concentrates on the role of judiciary systems in labor dispute resolution, emphasizing specialized courts. Her research also addresses cross-cultural adaptations of legal practices for improved labor relations.

Kabdulsamikh Aitkhozhin, Kunayev University

Is a DSc Head of the Department at Kunaev University. She investigates administrative law and its application to labor dispute resolution, with a specific interest in the role of labor boards and commissions. Their work often compares international administrative practices to develop recommendations for policy reform.

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