1. Conventions to which Azerbaijan is a member:

• Convention on Human Resources Development (1975) – Azerbaijan joined in 1993.
• Convention on the Abolition of Forced Labor (1957) – Azerbaijan acceded in 2000.
• Convention on Equal Opportunities and Equal Treatment of Men and Women Workers (1981) – Azerbaijan acceded in 2010.
• "Convention on Maternity Protection" (1952) – Azerbaijan joined in 2010.
• Convention on Holidays with Pay (1970) – Azerbaijan acceded in 1994.
• On Occupational Safety and Health (1981) – ratified by Azerbaijan in 2023.
• On Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment of Disabled Persons (2006) – Azerbaijan joined in 2008.
• United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (1979) – Azerbaijan joined in 1995.
• UN Convention on the Rights of the Child – In 2002, Azerbaijan acceded to the Convention's Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict and the Optional Protocol on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography.
• International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1966) – Azerbaijan joined in 1992.
• "Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities" (2006) – Azerbaijan joined in 2008.
• European Convention on Human Rights (1953) – "For the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms" and its Protocols Nos. 1, 4, 6 and 7, acceded to in 2001.
• The UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, supplemented by its Protocols to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, and the Protocol to Combat the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air (2000) – were ratified in Azerbaijan in 2003.

2. Social legislation

Labor Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The minimum level of labor, social, and economic rights of employees and employers in labor relations and the corresponding guarantees related to these rights, in accordance with relevant legal norms;

Principles and rules for ensuring the right to rest, safe and healthy working conditions, as well as other fundamental human rights and freedoms;

In accordance with international treaties concluded or ratified by the Republic of Azerbaijan, conventions of the International Labor Organization and other international legal norms, norms are established that regulate the rights and obligations of employees, employers, as well as relevant state authorities in the field of establishment, change, termination of labor relations and protection of the rights of participants in these relations.
Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Employment
This Law, in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, determines the legal, economic and organizational foundations of state policy in the field of employment assistance, as well as state guarantees in the field of social protection of job seekers and unemployed persons.
Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Labor Pensions
Establishes the basis for the creation of labor pension rights of citizens in the Republic of Azerbaijan, the rules for the exercise of these rights, and the labor pension provision system.
Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Social Benefits
Determines the legal basis for the determination and provision of social benefits in the Republic of Azerbaijan and regulates other relations arising in this area.
Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On Social Insurance"
Regulates relations in the field of social insurance in the Republic of Azerbaijan and determines the legal, economic and organizational foundations of social insurance.
Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On Unemployment Insurance"
Determines the organizational, legal and economic foundations of unemployment insurance and regulates the relations between the subjects of unemployment insurance.
Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On Medical Insurance"
Determines the organizational, legal and economic foundations of health insurance of the population and regulates the relations between the subjects of health insurance.

3. International legislation

European Union (EU) Labor Rights Legislation
The EU has a broad legal framework for ensuring labour rights and social protection for workers. This legislation regulates issues such as working conditions, wages, working time and safety.
Labor Directives: Regulate working hours and workers' rest rights. The maximum weekly working time for workers is set at 48 hours and rest days are guaranteed.

Temporary Workers Directive: Provides protection for the rights of temporary and contract workers. This legislation aims to ensure that workers have the same rights as permanent workers.

Directive on Safe Working Conditions for Pregnant Women: Adopted to ensure safe working conditions for pregnant women and to give them special employment rights.

United Nations (UN) Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)
Purpose: To protect and promote human rights globally. This declaration also covers workers' rights, in particular, Articles 23 and 24 provide guarantees for workers' labor rights, fair wages, the right to strike, and working conditions.

Fundamental rights: Every person has the right to work and to receive fair wages, decent working conditions, and rest and leisure.

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1966)
Purpose: This international treaty aims to ensure human rights, including the economic and social rights of workers.

Fundamental rights: The project establishes issues such as everyone's right to work, the right to a decent wage and working conditions, as well as the right to protection from unemployment.

OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (1976)
Objective: To promote the social responsibility and human rights of multinational enterprises. These guidelines for multinational enterprises operating in OECD member countries promote corporate social responsibility and protect workers' rights.

Basic principles: Providing fair working conditions for employees, protecting them from harassment and discrimination, creating safe working conditions, and ensuring the right to collective bargaining.

United Nations Global Compact (2000)
Purpose: The world's largest voluntary initiative to promote corporate social responsibility. The Global Compact supports the protection of labor rights, environmental protection, and the fight against corruption.

Basic principles: Respect for the human rights of workers and promote social responsibility. Workers' rights to strike, safe working conditions and social protection are protected.

International Standards for Corporate Social Responsibility (ISO 26000)
Purpose: An international standard for companies operating in the field of corporate social responsibility. This standard guides companies in promoting social responsibility and protecting the rights of employees.

Basic principles: Respect for human rights, fair working conditions, creation of a safe working environment and promotion of collective bargaining.