Since 12 March 2020, quarantine has been introduced throughout
Ukraine to combat COVID-19. It will last for three weeks (it is
quite possible that the quarantine will be extended) and will
significantly affect the activities of most business entities.
Currently, many companies have to quit or downsize their
activity due to quarantine restrictions. But what to do with their
employees? In this Article, we focus on the main issues that should
be addressed to an employer.
Quarantine vacations
Pursuant to the Law of Ukraine On Leaves, an employee
may receive a paid or unpaid leave.
It should be noted that employees have the right to a leave and
an employer has no opportunity to force them to go on an annual
paid or unpaid leave. Granting of any leave is possible only with
the employee's consent. In particular, an annual paid leave may
be granted only upon prior agreement of its terms at the
employee's request or in accordance with the leave
schedule.
