Publication date: 07.07.2024
Legal aspects of remote work after relocation
Justification of the importance of the topic
Due to the military actions in Ukraine, many companies were forced to relocate their operations to safer regions or even outside the country. Remote work has become the new normal for many employees, but it raises many legal issues. How to properly formalize remote work? What rights and obligations do employees and employers have? How to ensure compliance with labor laws and protect employees' rights? These issues are extremely relevant for Ukrainian companies facing new challenges. The importance of the topic stems from the need for legal protection of both employees and employers, as well as ensuring the smooth operation of companies in the context of relocation.
The main part
Example 1: Formalization of labor relations in case of remote work
Legal analysis of the situation
An IT company moved its office from Kyiv to Lviv and switched to remote work. The Client contacted Legal Marketplace Consultant for assistance in formalizing labor relations in the case of remote work.
Legal opinion on the situation
The lawyers conducted a legal analysis of the situation and determined that it was necessary to amend the employment contracts to include provisions on remote work, working conditions, rights and obligations of employees and employers.
Legal opinion
Based on the analysis, we prepared a legal opinion, which included recommendations for drafting additional agreements to the employment contracts and amending the company's internal regulations.
Written legal advice
The company was provided with a written legal advice, which detailed all the necessary steps to formalize remote work.
Legal opinion
Thanks to timely legal advice, the company was able to properly formalize the remote work of its employees, ensuring their legal protection.
Example 2: Ensuring the rights of employees while working remotely
Lawyer's analysis of the situation
A manufacturing company from Dnipro, which switched to remote work due to relocation, faced the problem of ensuring employees' rights, in particular, regarding working hours, vacations and remuneration.
Legal analysis of the situation
The lawyers of Legal Marketplace Consultant conducted a legal analysis of the situation and determined that, in accordance with the labor legislation of Ukraine, it is necessary to ensure compliance with the established norms of working hours, vacations and remuneration, even when working remotely.
Legal analysis of the situation
We drafted a legal opinion describing in detail the mechanism for ensuring the rights of employees while working remotely and recommendations on how to draw up the relevant documents.
Written legal advice
The company was provided with a written legal advice with a detailed description of the procedures for ensuring the rights of employees during remote work.
Online legal advice
The lawyers also held an online consultation with the company's management, providing additional clarifications and answers to all questions.
Lawyer's opinion
Thanks to professional legal assistance, the company was able to properly ensure the rights of its employees while working remotely, avoiding possible conflicts and legal problems.
Example 3: Preparation of internal company documents for remote work
Legal analysis of the situation
A banking institution from Odesa, which had switched to remote work, turned to Legal Marketplace Consultant for assistance in drafting internal company documents, such as regulations on remote work, safety instructions and other regulations.
Legal opinion on the situation
The lawyers conducted a legal analysis of the situation and determined the need to develop and approve internal documents regulating remote work, working conditions and employee safety.
Legal opinion
We prepared a legal opinion with recommendations for the development and approval of internal company documents regulating remote work.
Written legal advice
The company was provided with a written legal advice with a detailed description of the procedures for developing and approving internal documents, as well as samples of the necessary documents.
Legal opinion
Thanks to timely legal advice, the banking institution was able to properly execute internal documents regulating remote work, ensuring compliance with the law and protection of employees' rights.
Example 4: Resolving labor disputes in remote work
Analysis of the situation by a lawyer
An engineering company from Kharkiv, which switched to remote work, faced labor disputes with its employees regarding working conditions, remuneration and working hours. The company turned to Legal Marketplace Consultant for assistance in resolving these disputes.
Legal analysis of the situation
The lawyers conducted a legal analysis of the situation and identified the necessary steps to resolve labor disputes, including mediation, negotiations with employees and, if necessary, going to court.
Legal analysis of the situation
A legal opinion was drafted with a detailed description of the labor dispute resolution procedures and recommendations for compliance with legal requirements.
Written legal advice
The company was provided with a written legal advice with a detailed description of the labor dispute resolution procedures, recommendations for negotiations and samples of the necessary documents.
Online legal advice
The lawyers also held an online consultation with the company's management, providing additional clarifications and answers to all questions.
Lawyer's opinion
Thanks to professional legal assistance, the company was able to successfully resolve labor disputes and ensure peaceful resolution of conflicts with employees.
Case study 5: Registration of labor protection during remote work
Legal analysis of the situation
A company from the construction sector in Kramatorsk, which had switched to remote work, turned to Legal Marketplace Consultant for assistance in formalizing occupational safety and health during remote work.
Legal opinion on the situation
The lawyers conducted a legal analysis of the situation and determined the need to develop and approve labor protection instructions that take into account the specifics of remote work, as well as to ensure appropriate working conditions for employees.
Legal opinion
We prepared a legal opinion with recommendations on the development and approval of labor protection instructions for remote work.
Written legal advice
The company was provided with a written legal advice with a detailed description of the procedures for developing and approving labor protection instructions for remote work, as well as samples of the necessary documents.
Online legal advice
The lawyers also held an online consultation with the company's management, providing additional clarifications and answers to all questions.
Legal opinion
Thanks to professional legal assistance, the company was able to properly formalize labor protection during remote work, ensuring employee safety and compliance with legal requirements.
Conclusion.
Remote work after relocation is becoming the new normal for many Ukrainian companies. However, this process is accompanied by numerous legal challenges that require a professional approach and knowledge of labor law. Companies that seek assistance from Legal Marketplace Consultant receive comprehensive support in all aspects of remote work: from formalizing labor relations to resolving labor disputes and ensuring occupational safety. Professional legal assistance helps to avoid legal risks, ensure employee rights and business stability. Therefore, timely legal assistance is the key to the successful organization of remote work and ensuring the smooth functioning of the company.
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