LEGAL LIMITS OF CIVIL-SERVICE WORKLOAD: WORKING TIME, ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS AND SAFEGUARDS AGAINST THE DE FACTO EXPANSION OF OFFICIAL DUTIES

Abstract. The paper examines whether the workload of a state civil servant is a legal category forming part of the conditions of civil service or merely a managerial matter. Analysis of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On State Civil Service” shows that working time beyond normal hours is regulated, while additional assignments within a position, their scope, duration, documentation and compensation are not. Survey data show that 41% of civil servants report a mismatch between actual and established working time and 43% regularly perform tasks outside their job description. A model linking position, functions, duties, additional assignments and compensatory consequences is proposed, together with legislative amendments.