Ukrainians clarified whether the salary of a mobilized employee is retained. As reported by 'Hvylya', this information was provided by lawyers from the law firm 'Bachynskyi and Partners'.
A state of martial law has been in effect in Ukraine with a general mobilization being conducted. Within these measures, men of conscription age receive summons and are directed to military service.
Legal consultants explained that Article 119 of the Labor Code of Ukraine guarantees mobilized Ukrainians the right to return to their previous position. At the same time, the situation regarding financial support is different: according to legislative act No. 2352 of July 1, 2022 'On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding the Optimization of Labor Relations', employers are exempt from the obligation to continue paying salaries to mobilized employees.
Conditions for compensation for mobilized individuals
Lawyers clarified that the law 'On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding the Coordination of Leave Provision and Using Other Issues' defines groups of individuals who may be eligible for compensation payments:
- those called up for mobilization;
- contract personnel;
- servicemen;
- reservists;
- officers serving.
Experts emphasized that compensation payments cover all accumulated unused leave and also include child benefits.
It is important to note that compensation is not calculated automatically - the serviceman must submit a relevant request to the organization’s management. This must be done no later than the last day of the month when a person joins the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Lawyers' explanations regarding the retention of salaries for mobilized workers in Ukraine in the context of legislation and conditions for receiving compensation payments for mobilized persons.