This article examines the significance of international norms in the qualification of crimes related to violations of labor legislation, with a particular focus on the Republic of Uzbekistan. It highlights that labor rights protection is not confined to domestic law but is also shaped by international treaties and conventions, which form an integral part of the national legal system. Special attention is given to the role of universal and regional labor standards established by the United Nations, the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Council of Europe, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The article analyzes ILO fundamental, governance, and technical conventions, including those ratified by Uzbekistan, and explores their importance in shaping domestic labor law and criminal liability for labor law violations. It also emphasizes the legal nature of blanket norms in the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan, which require the application of both national and international legal sources for correct qualification of labor-related crimes. The study concludes that the effective enforcement of labor rights demands knowledge of international standards, as neglecting them can lead to misqualification of crimes or impunity for socially dangerous acts.

International labor law, ILO conventions, labor rights

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