General Patterns of Legal Regulation of Labor Protection in Selected BRICS Countries

In the current international environment, the issue of legal regulation of labor protection within BRICS is of particular relevance. Resolving this issue will contribute to the optimizing integration processes within this international association. The idea of the BRICS Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Network was proposed at the 10th summit of labor and employment ministers of BRICS member states. The main objective of the project is to unify approaches to the regulation of labor protection issues, as well as to standardize methods and rules in this area. The project provides for the exchange of experience between participating countries and the harmonization of national normative acts and standards. These measures are aimed at reducing occupational injuries rates and creating foundations for effective international cooperation in the field of labor protection. A comprehensive analysis of regulatory legal acts governing the sphere of labor protection in BRICS member states reveals both general fundamental patterns and unique features stemming from differences in national legal systems and cultural contexts. It can be stated that the process of legislation unification in this area is a multifactorial phenomenon requiring comprehensive consideration of a wide range of aspects, such as socioeconomic conditions, political situation and international obligations of participating countries. A systematic study of regulatory documents governing labor protection issues in BRICS countries makes it possible not only to identify common conceptual foundations, but also to reveal specific features determined by national legal traditions and cultural characteristics.