The labor law of 2009 for Azerbaijan regulates the economic relationship between employer and worker which is based on equal footing. Here are some key points:

1. Labor Code: The principal piece of legislation governing labor activity in Azerbaijan is the Labor Code, which governs the rights and obligations of an employer vis-a-vis employees.

2. Employment Contracts: All employment relationships must be documented by written employment contracts, indicating the terms and conditions of the agreement for work including job duties, hours worked etc.

3. Working Week : The standard working week is 40 hours in Azerbaijan and is traditionally worked over five days. Overtime work is allowed but at much higher cost.

4. Wages and Salaries: The government sets a national minimum wage, which employers must adhere to. Salaries — Salaries must be paid, and employees are typically paid on a monthly basis.

5. Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Maternity/Paternity Leave (Leave and Holiday) Also, during the year, there are numerous national holidays where employees traditionally have time off from work.

6. Employers are ensured to provide a workplace compliant with occupational health and safety legislation, in order to prevent accidents at work or illnesses arising from these.

7. Cease to be employers — employment may cease by mutual agreement, resignation or dismissal. Although there may be a 30-90 day window in cases of terminations, however this timeline depends on the law and notice period.

8. Social Security: Employees in Azerbaijan are entitled to social security benefits, which include pension benefits, unemployment support and health care, the costs of which are covered via contributions from employers as well as employees.