The impact of social conflicts on Kazakhstan's economy and state policy on the protection of labor rights

The article analyzes the impact of social conflicts on the economic development of Kazakhstan and the general state of the state policy for the protection of labor rights from a psychological and social point of view, as well as considers institutional issues that prevent effective dispute resolution. Special attention is given to the role of civil servants and state policy in preventing and resolving disagreements arising from labor disputes. The impact of social tension in Kazakhstan, which arose at various stages, including the formation of the protest potential of labor disputes and the position of the state in relation to workers from the point of view of management, was analyzed.

Social inequality and violations of labor rights are factors that can negatively affect the economic stability of the country, lead to a decrease in production volumes, an increase in unemployment and a decrease in investment attractiveness. The article examines the judicial practice in the protection of labor rights, analyzes legislative documents, judicial statistics, considers the prerequisites and main causes of social conflicts.

The purpose of the article is to analyze the impact of social conflicts in Kazakhstan on the economy and propose ways of effective management. The article used methods of analysis of regulatory documents and comparison of statistical data. As an object of study, the article provides for the analysis of the role of state regulation of social and labor conflicts in the Republic of Kazakhstan and its impact on the economic development of the country.

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