The constitutional basis
Under article 64 of the Constitution, the defence of the Republic of Uzbekistan is the duty of every citizen. Citizens must do military service or alternative service in the procedure that the law sets.
The employment relationship
Under article 168 of the Labour Code, a call-up for military or alternative service ends the employment contract on grounds outside the will of the parties. The employer issues an order for the termination.
The final payment
On the day of the dismissal the worker gets the full payment: the wages, compensation for unused leave and severance pay. Under article 173 of the Labour Code, the amount of the severance pay depends on the length of service with that employer: with service up to three years — at least 50 per cent of the average monthly wage, with service over fifteen years — at least 200 per cent.
After the service
Under article 102 of the Labour Code, a worker who applies to the employer not later than three months from the day of the release into the reserve has a priority right to a job at the former workplace. A worker released into the reserve within three months of the call-up has the right to return to the former work (post).
Advice
Keep a copy of the call-up paper and a copy of the dismissal order. These documents can be necessary when you apply to the former employer after the service.