Overview dossier on the adaptation of Ukrainian labor legislation to the EU acquis communautaire

Abstract. The overview dossier is devoted to the issues of harmonization of Ukrainian labor legislation with the EU standards in the field of employment and labor. The peculiarities of the process of adaptation of legislation to the acquis communautaire and the importance of implementing the provisions of the EU directives on occupational safety and health are outlined. Proposals for improving Ukrainian legislation on employment, labor protection, social dialogue, and gender equality based on the conclusions of the fourth section of the European Commission's Report on Ukraine within the framework of the EU Enlargement Package by cluster: “Freedom of movement for workers” and “Social policy and employment” are summarized.

Key words: adaptation, EU legislation, labor legislation of Ukraine, acquis communautaire, directives.