Absenteeism can no longer be dismissed: employees have been introduced to the new rules

In Ukraine, they plan to revise the rules on employee dismissal for absenteeism to provide a clear interpretation of the rules. The Supreme Court has already noted that a simple absence from work cannot, in itself, constitute an automatic violation. The main criterion is the presence of a valid reason for absenteeism.

To date, the legislation does not specify exactly what constitutes a valid reason for absence, leading to conflicts between employers and employees. Judicial practice is already beginning to form specific guidelines in this matter.

Among the valid reasons for which employees can avoid dismissal are:

This means that if you are absent from work for these reasons, dismissal for absenteeism will be illegal.

The new draft law is designed to enshrine these rules in legislation, allowing employees to be dismissed for absenteeism only after verifying the validity of their absence.

It is also proposed to clearly state that “absenteeism” means an employee’s absence without a valid reason for more than 3 hours a day, whether continuous or cumulative.

In this way, employees will be protected against unfair dismissal, and employers will have clear rules, reducing the risk of disputes.

We remind you that, even with the longest working experience, the pension may turn out to be meager and not guarantee adequate payments.

Previously, we considered the impact of seniority on pensions and the issue of two pension payments per month.