Mid-May 2024 issued in an important turning point for serious
attention to complying with military regulations in Ukraine. At
this time, two new laws came into effect, significantly increasing
the responsibility of both citizens obligated for military service
and their employers for violation of effective military
registration rules.
The new laws include: Law No. 3543-XII "On Mobilization
Preparedness and Mobilization Process" (effective as of May
18, 2024) and the Law "On Amendments to the Administrative
Violations Code of Ukraine Regarding Enhancement of Liability for
Violation of Military Registration Rules and Legislation on
Defense, Mobilization Preparedness, and Mobilization Process"
(effective as of May 19, 2024), as additionally clarified by
Resolution No. 563 of the Cabinet of Ministers, dated May 16, 2024.
This article focuses on the implications of the new rules for
employers with draft-eligible employees.
