How Labour Rights Are Protected for Civilians Returning from Captivity
In the latest episode of Union TV, Labour Initiative lawyers Kateryna Shvets and Alina Antonenko discuss one of the most legally complex and sensitive issues caused by the war — the labour rights of civilians returning from Russian captivity.
For a long time, the legal status and labour protections of civilian captives remained a legislative “grey area,” forcing lawyers and courts to rely on legal analogies and fragmented judicial practice. In the episode, the LI lawyers explain how the legal framework is evolving and what guarantees currently exist for workers after release from captivity.
The discussion focuses on several key issues, including preserving a worker’s position during captivity, counting the period of captivity toward total seniority, and access to leave and recovery opportunities after returning home.
Kateryna Shvets and Alina Antonenko also emphasize that these topics remain insufficiently covered in public legal discussions, making accessible expert explanations especially important for workers, trade unions, and employers.
A separate part of the episode is dedicated to the role of collective bargaining agreements. The lawyers explain how trade unions can negotiate additional protections and guarantees that go beyond minimum state standards in order to support workers’ reintegration into civilian and professional life.
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