Publication date: 28.04.2024
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According to the labor legislation of Ukraine, women are usually not allowed to work at night, except in special cases when it is caused by a special need and is allowed as a temporary measure. The list of sectors of the economy and types of work where it can be allowed, as well as the maximum terms of employment of women at night, is approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
These restrictions are aimed at ensuring the protection of women's health and safety, as well as taking into account their reproductive needs. Involvement of women in work at night can be allowed only in cases where it is necessary for the normal functioning of certain branches of the economy and taking into account the conditions of their safety and health.
Thus, according to the labor legislation of Ukraine, the prohibition of involving pregnant women and women with children under the age of three in such types of work is the norm. This ban applies to the following types of work:
Night work: Pregnant women and women with children under the age of three cannot be involved in night work. This is done in order to ensure their health and the health of the future child.
Overtime work: According to the law, pregnant women and women with children under the age of three cannot be involved in overtime work either.
Work on weekends: This category of women is also entitled to rest on weekends and cannot be engaged in work during this period.
Sending on a business trip: Pregnant women and women who have children under the age of three cannot be sent on a business trip either, as this can create negative conditions for their health and well-being.
These restrictions are intended to protect the health and well-being of women during these specific periods of their lives when they are pregnant or have young children.
Women who have children aged three to fourteen or children with disabilities have the right to protect their labor rights. In particular, they cannot be involved in overtime work or sent on business trips without their consent.
This restriction is aimed at ensuring the well-being of children and family well-being. Involvement of the mother in overtime work or sending on a business trip can disrupt the normal life of the child, affect his well-being and development. Therefore, according to the legislation, these restrictions are aimed at protecting the interests of children and mothers, and it is assumed that they can be involved in such types of work only with their own consent.
Pregnant women are reduced in production or service standards or are transferred to other work that is easier and does not affect their health and the health of the future child. This is done in order to protect the health of pregnant women and the normal course of pregnancy. Transferring to lighter work or reducing production rates allows you to avoid excessive physical strain on a pregnant woman and to ensure her comfort and safety at the workplace as much as possible.It is also important to note that the transfer to another job should be carried out while maintaining the average earnings of the previous job, so that pregnant women do not lose financial well-being due to their condition.
A labor lawyer, a labor lawyer, can provide legal assistance to women in the labor court. Protection of the interests of employees in court is an important aspect of labor law. In the legal process, employees can defend their rights and interests in cases where they believe that their labor rights have been violated by the employer or other parties.
