ARTICLE · 05 APRIL 2022

Labour Relations During Martial Law: Drastic Changes In The Legislation

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Due to the military aggression of russia against Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the President of Ukraine has declared martial law throughout Ukraine for 30 days by the Decree (approved by the Parliament and entered into force on the same day).

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Alesya Pavlynska

Due to the military aggression of russia against Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the President of Ukraine has declared martial law throughout Ukraine for 30 days by the Decree (approved by the Parliament and entered into force on the same day). Currently, martial law has been prolonged for 30 days more.

Work during martial law

On March 15, 2022, the Parliament of Ukraine adopted the Law of Ukraine "On Organizing Labour Relations under Martial Law" (which came into effect on March 24, 2022), which clarifies relevant restrictions on the constitutional rights and freedoms of humans and citizens (Art. 43, 44 of the Constitution of Ukraine) and sets out special rules applicable to labour relations to replace the "normal" rules of the Labour Code of Ukraine, in particular:

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