Publication date: 22.05.2024
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The employment contract is the main document regulating labor relations between the employee and the employer. Its drafting and conclusion requires compliance with certain rules and requirements established by the legislation of Ukraine, in particular the Code of Labor Laws of Ukraine.
Main aspects of the employment contract
1. Content of the employment contract:
1.1. The subject of the contract: the work that the employee undertakes to perform and the conditions for its performance.
1.2. Workplace: the exact place where the work is performed.
1.3. Functional duties: a description of the duties to be performed by the employee.
1.4. Terms of payment: salary, procedure and terms of its payment.
1.5. Mode of work: duration of the working day, breaks, weekends.
1.6. Social guarantees: vacations, sick leave, other social guarantees.
1.7. Duration of the contract: fixed-term or open-ended employment contract.
1.8. Other conditions: Provisions on the trial period, additional conditions that may be stipulated by the parties.
2. Form of employment contract:
2.1. The employment contract is concluded in writing in two copies: one for the employee, the other for the employer.
2.2. The contract must be signed by both parties.
3. Conclusion of an employment contract:
3.1. Before signing the employment contract, the employer is obliged to acquaint the employee with the working conditions, the rules of internal labor regulations and the collective agreement.
3.2.The employee is obliged to provide all the necessary documents: passport, identification code, work book (if any), documents on education and other documents stipulated by law.
5. Rights and obligations of the parties:
5.1. The employer: provide the employee with the conditions for the performance of labor duties, pay wages in a timely manner, comply with labor legislation.
5.2. Employee: perform the duties provided for in the employment contract, observe labor discipline.
6. Change and termination of the employment contract:
6.1. Changes to the employment contract can be made only with the consent of both parties.
6.2. The employment contract can be terminated at the initiative of the employee or the employer, as well as by agreement of the parties.
Legal consultation regarding the employment contract
1. Written contract: always insist on a written employment contract. This will protect your rights in case of labor disputes.
2. Remuneration terms: make sure that all terms of remuneration, bonuses, bonuses and other payments are clearly spelled out in the contract.
3. Social guarantees: demand the inclusion in the contract of all social guarantees provided by law.
4. Rights and responsibilities: Read carefully the rights and responsibilities of both parties specified in the contract to avoid misunderstandings in the future.
5. Changing the terms of the contract: all changes to the employment contract must be made only with the written consent of both parties.
6.Consult a lawyer: If you have questions or concerns about the terms of your employment contract, consult a professional lawyer for advice.
