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Abstract. This informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the proposals set out in the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Article 40 of the Labour Code of Ukraine Regarding the Clarification of Possible Grounds for Dismissal of an Employee at the Initiative of the Employer Due to Absence from the Workplace for More than Three Hours, with a View to Ensuring Protection against Unlawful Dismissal” (No. 14235 dated 20 November 2025). Particular attention is devoted to the specific features of the legal regulation governing dismissal at the employer’s initiative, in particular on the grounds of absenteeism, taking into account the case law of the Supreme Court.
Keywords: Labour Code of Ukraine, dismissal at the employer's initiative, absenteeism, valid reasons for an employee's absence from the workplace.
02/2026
Abstract. The informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Article 73 of the Labour Code of Ukraine Regarding the Establishment of a Public Holiday – St. Andrew’s Day” (No. 14261 dated 28 November 2025). The proposal to include a new public holiday – the Day of St. Andrew the First-Called Apostle, to be observed annually on 30 November – in the list of public holidays set out in Article 73 of the Labour Code of Ukraine is examined. The reference also outlines relevant practices in the member states of the European Union.
Key words: public holiday, public holiday calendar, Day of St. Andrew the First-Called Apostle, non-working day, holiday, festive day, labour legislation of Ukraine.
02/2026
Abstract. The informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the proposals set out in the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Clause 18 of Article 10-1 of the Law of Ukraine ‘On Social and Legal Protection of Servicemen and Members of Their Families’ Regarding the Procedure for Granting Leave During Martial Law” (No. 14403-1 dated 12 February 2026).
Key words: legal regime of martial law, military personnel, annual basic leave, additional leave, leave for family reasons.
02/2026
Abstract. This informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the proposals set out in the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding the Reinstatement of the Provision on the Specifics of Establishing and Recording Working Hours and Rest Periods on Public Holidays and Non-Working Days” (No. 14403 dated 26 January 2026).
Key words: legal regime of martial law, labour legislation, working hours, holidays, non-working days.
02/2026
Abstract. The informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Clause 144 of Section XV ‘Final Provisions’ of the Law of Ukraine ‘On Compulsory State Pension Insurance’ Regarding the Simplification of the Procedure for Confirming the Non-Receipt of Pensions from the Pension Authorities of the Russian Federation by Military personnel and Veterans” (No. 15023 dated 10 February 2026).
Key words: military personnel, veterans, temporarily occupied territories, military service, pensions, Pension Fund of Ukraine.
02/2026
Abstract. This informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding Control Over the Completeness of the Calculation and Payment of Contributions for Mandatory State Pension Insurance” (No. 14398 dated 26 January 2026).
Key words: compulsory state pension insurance contribution, state control function, Pension Fund of Ukraine, payment of contributions.
02/2026
Abstract. The informational reference presents the results of the analysis of individual provisions of the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine ‘On Ensuring the Rights and Freedoms of Internally Displaced Persons’ and Other Laws of Ukraine” (No. 12301 dated 11 December 2024), prepared for the second reading.
Key words: internally displaced person, guarantees of rights, temporarily occupied territory, mandatory state pension insurance.
02/2026
Abstract. The informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Article 92 of the Law of Ukraine ‘On Social and Legal Protection of Servicemen and Members of Their Families’ regarding Ensuring the Right of Servicemen Temporarily Unable to Perform Their Duties during Treatment to Receive Additional Compensation” (No. 14400 dated 26 January 2026).
Key words: military personnel, additional compensation, injury (concussion, trauma, or disability), medical treatment leave.
02/2026
Abstract. This informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the proposals set out in the draft Law of Ukraine «On the Freedom of Entrepreneurial (Economic) Activity of Households» (No. 8143 dated 20 October 2022).
Key words: entrepreneurial activity, households, types of households, household budget, social transfer.
02/2026
Abstract. The information note briefly presents the result of the analysis of the process of organizing and verifying payments and identifying persons - recipients of pensions and/or social payments. Statistical information is provided on internally displaced persons, citizens of Ukraine who left the country after 2022, as well as quantitative indicators of the results of physical identification for 2025.
Key words: verification of payments, identification of persons - recipients of pensions and/or social payments, internally displaced person, temporarily occupied territory, mandatory state pension insurance.
02/2026