Ukraine Streamlines Re-Reservation Process for Critical Enterprises

Simplified Re-Reservation Procedure for Businesses

According to ХВИЛЯ: The Ukrainian government has eased the re-reservation procedure for critical enterprises that retained their status during a recent review. Under the new changes, companies can automatically confirm their status and reservation period for the timeframe after September 1. To do so, they must submit a certificate by August 10 showing an increase in the average salary from 2.5 to 3 times the minimum wage-amounting to a jump from 21,618 to 25,941 hryvnias.

Resolution No. 862, adopted by the Cabinet of Ministers on July 1 of this year and published on the government's website, amends the earlier May resolution No. 692. That earlier decree required all enterprises to undergo re-reservation under revised criteria by September 1. The government clarified that a part-time employee's workplace is counted where their employment period is longest.

New Rules and Exceptions

Under the updated rules, the state body that granted critical status can now view, via the Diia platform, the total number of military conscripts and reserved employees, as well as the established limit and the number of reservations exceeding it. Previously, this data came directly from the enterprise itself. The restriction on submitting documents through Diia no more than once every five days has also been lifted.

The government expanded salary condition exceptions for employees of distribution system operators, coal mining and processing enterprises, and certain energy companies. The list of critical enterprises now includes companies working with the Ministry of Defense's information systems under contracts that do not involve budget funds. The deadline for reserving an employee in the Reserve+ system is September 1.

By September 1, the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Digital Transformation must establish electronic interoperability between state registries. The Ministry of Economy has tightened the criticality criteria for reservations, which could impact the re-reservation process for businesses needing to extend their status.

These changes to the re-reservation procedures aim to help companies performing vital functions for the economy and defense retain the necessary workforce during a period of instability.

The simplification of document submission through the Diia platform also reflects the government's push for digitalization and reduced bureaucracy. The introduction of new criteria may lead to a reassessment of some enterprises' status, requiring them to adapt in order to maintain criticality amid evolving legislation.

As the Ukrainian government implements these new measures to streamline the re-reservation process, it's essential to consider the recently tightened regulations regarding employee draft exemptions for critical firms. These changes may significantly impact how businesses navigate their workforce management and compliance with military conscription rules. For a detailed overview of the updated requirements and their implications, refer to our article on new draft exemption criteria.