On July 19, a group of MPs registered in the Parliament the draft law №9510 “On Amendments to Certain Legislation of Ukraine regarding the Strengthening of the Protection of Employees' Claims on Wage Arrears Payment, including in the Case of the Employer's Insolvency."
On July 14, 2023, the parliament of Ukraine passed a draft law, No.7629, “On Amendments to the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses on Strengthening Liability in the Field of Collective Bargaining”.
Under martial law, the State Labor Inspectorate (SLI) was required to suspend all unscheduled OSH inspections. It currently remains an advisory-only entity that can provide consultations to workers and employers on a set list of issues.
On May 3, the Parliament of Ukraine adopted in the first reading the draft law No.8313 “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding Regulation and Use of Vacations, as well as Other Issues”. Amongst other amendments proposed to the draft law, it aims to exclude Article 252 of the Labor Code and Article […]
Parliament (MPs) of Ukraine adopted in the second (and final) reading the draft law No.7628, “On Collective Bargaining Agreements.”
On February 23, 261 Members of Parliament (MPs) of Ukraine adopted in the second (and final) reading the draft law No.7628, “On Collective Bargaining Agreements.” (hereinafter - Law on CBAs). Initiated by the government, the bill's text was tripartitely agreed upon
On March 20, the draft law №7353 “On the Payment of One-Time Financial Assistance for Damage to Life and Health Caused by Injury or Death Caused by Military Aggression against Ukraine during Public Service, the Performance of Duties at Critical Infrastructure Facilities and Professional Journalistic Activities” was adopted by the Parliament.
Labor Initiatives is officially launching a new program, supported by the U.S. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (the DRL), to support workers and workers’ associations
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 […]
On April 13, a group of 62 MPs registered at the parliament a draft law No.5371 “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts regarding Simplification of Labor Relations Regulation for Small and Medium Business as well as Alleviation of Administrative Burden on Business”.
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 […]
