Contributor: Leonid Stoikov, independent expert The rapid development of the COVID-19 pandemic and corresponding measures undertaken by governments worldwide have raised questions and concerns regarding Ukrainian migrants abroad. However, regardless of the severity of travel limitations set forth by national and international governments, Ukrainians’ search for dignity and decent work outside the country has not […]
Ukrainians still desperately seek dignity and decent work outside the country. Violation of basic human rights and large scale corruption fuel the mass migration from Ukraine to seek a better future. Disrespect for labor rights and lack of decent work conditions may result in catastrophic economical consequences for Ukraine. According to the survey[1] made by the analytical center of […]
Inna Kudinska, George Sandul At the end of February, the government of Ukraine approved and submitted to the parliament a draft law Reg. No.5161 “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts on Regulation of Non-standard Forms of Employment.” According to its developers from the Ministry of Economy, the draft aims to regulate non-standard forms of employment for casual […]
Inna Kudinska & George Sandul, Labor Initiatives lawyers The labor law reform in its different aspects is on the table of the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament), different governmental agencies and among social policy partners. At present, there are several draft laws under consideration of the Parliament of Ukraine and the Joint Representative Body of All-Ukrainian Trade […]
On November 2, 2020, a group of MPs submitted a draft law No.4303 “On promoting the development of digital economy in Ukraine”. In Labor Initiatives lawyers` opinion, this draft law contains multiple dangerous provisions that would undermine any initiatives to protect and provide decent work for workers of the platform economy. For instance, whereas the whole […]
In Ukraine, the outbreak and spread of COVID-19, along with quarantine and lockdown measures, has led to adverse consequences for the labor market. Entire sectors of the economy are confronted with suspension of their activities for a year or even more, while small, medium-sized enterprises, and micro-businesses are on the verge of total extinction. Small […]
