Ukraine
Fixed term contracts are permitted for limited reasons of a temporary nature. If work continues after the end of a fixed term agreement, it will be deemed indefinite. Similarly, a fixed term agreement can be deemed indefinite if renewed or extended more than once.
In Ukraine, Workers recognize 11 public holidays per year. Work performed on a public holiday should be compensated at 200% or time off in lieu. Observed holidays include: New Years Day, Women's Day, Labour Day, Orthodox Easter, Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation, Orthodox Pentecost Monday, Constitution Day, Day of Ukrainian Statehood, Independence Day, Day of Defender, and Christmas Day
After six months of service, most Workers are entitled to 24 calendar days of paid vacation each year, with certain categories (like minors and disabled workers) receiving more. Accrued but unused vacation carries over year to year. A portion of accrued vacation may be paid out rather than used. Any accrued but unused vacation is payable at the end of the engagement.
There are no official subcategories of Workers in Ukraine.
Probationary periods are permitted for indefinite contracts and cannot be more than three months long for most Workers. However, for Workers in leadership positions or other special categories defined by law, the probationary period can be up to six months. Probationary periods are not allowed for fixed-term contracts of 12 months or less or for protected groups such as minors, pregnant Workers, persons with disabilities, and recent graduates of vocational or higher education institutions. During the probationary period, either party may terminate the contract with 3 days’ notice.
Workers are entitled to paid sick leave upon presentation of a sick leave certificate. Sick leave is paid to the Worker but may be reimbursable in full or part from the state from the sixth day forward. There is no cap on sick leave.
A regular workweek for most industries is 40 hours over five days. A standard working day includes an unpaid rest break not longer than two hours to begin after the fourth hour of work.
Overtime is only permitted in exceptional cases and may not exceed four hours on two consecutive days or 120 hours in a year. Overtime work is payable at 200%.
There are no mandatory bonuses in Ukraine.
Termination is permitted for a limited number of reasons including unsuitability for the role, mutual agreement, worker's resignation, and redundancy. The rules surrounding termination vary depending upon the grounds for termination. Two weeks' notice is required to terminate an employment relationship, except in cases of mutual agreement. In cases of redundancy (staff reduction) or certain dismissals not initiated by the Worker, the Worker is entitled to severance pay of at least one average monthly salary and a two-month notice period.
Two weeks' notice is required for resignation.
If a Worker is laid off through no fault of their own (i.e. 'redundancy'), then they will be entitled to extended notice and severance equal to at least one average monthly salary. There are also filing requirements in such instances.
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