Labor  and Social Affairs Ministry to introduce  new ID card system

ArmInfo. Due to challenges in obtaining ID cards and electronic signatures, which  have now become a legal requirement for concluding employment contracts, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs plans  to make amendments the Labor Code.

Armenian Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan  shared this information during a working meeting on February 4 initiated by the ruling "Civil Contract" party.

Specifically, without providing details, he informed that a new ID  card system is planned to be introduced, and that discussions are  ongoing within the government. "We may appeal to the National  Assembly to introduce legislative changes to stabilize the situation  and ensure a smoother transition, so that people don't lose their  right to work simply because they lack an electronic signature,"  Torosyan said.

Recall, as of January 1, 2026, all employment contracts  must be  concluded exclusively electronically, with an electronic signature.  Any existing paper contracts must be converted to electronic format  by December 31, 2026.