Transfer to another unit

Transfer to another unit

Legal stages of transfer to another unit

The process of transferring an employee to another unit is regulated by labor legislation and internal company regulations. Legal stages of transfer include:

• Legal consultation on transfer to another unit.
• Approval of the transfer decision is initiated by the head of the unit in which the employee works, or by the employee himself.
• The employee's application (if necessary) - in case of transfer on the initiative of the employee, he submits a written application with a corresponding request.
• Issuance of an official order - in case of transfer at the initiative of the employer.
• Preparation of personnel transfer order - the order must contain information about the new unit, new working conditions and the date of transfer.
• Signing documents - the employee signs an order confirming his familiarization with the new conditions.
• Issuance of changes in accounting documents - the personnel service makes changes to the personal card, the accounting report and other necessary documents.

Under what conditions can the transfer service to another military unit be provided?

Transfer to another unit quickly can be done if:

1. Initiative or consent of the employee - the transfer can be initiated both by the employer and by the employee himself.
2. No legal restrictions – no restrictions in the collective agreement, local regulations or contract.
3. Compliance with qualification requirements - the employee must have the necessary qualifications to take up a position in the new division. Then Transfer to another unit can be granted.
4. Availability of a vacant position - transfer is possible only if there is a vacant position in the new division that meets the employee's qualifications.
5. Agreement with trade union bodies - if necessary, transfer is agreed with trade unions.

Under what conditions can the transfer service to another military unit not be provided?

Legal assistance for transfer to another unit is not possible:

• Lack of a vacant position - in the case when there are no corresponding positions in the unit.
• Refusal of the employee - if the employee refuses the transfer, he cannot be forced to work in another unit.
• Non-compliance with qualification requirements – the employee does not have the necessary qualifications to perform the duties in the new position.
• Direct restrictions in the employment contract – restrictions on the possibility of transfer are prescribed in the employment contract or collective agreement.
• Special Employee Status – Employees with certain benefits or protected statuses, such as pregnant women, persons with disabilities, etc., have transfer restrictions.

How to transfer to another unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on your own?

In order to understand the transfer procedure yourself, you need:

1. Familiarize yourself with the employment contract - find out about possible restrictions or conditions of transfer stipulated by the contract.
2. Check the internal regulations of the company - familiarize yourself with the provisions on transfers, which are regulated by internal documents.
3. Study the Labor Code - the main aspects are regulated by the Labor Code of Ukraine. Prepare a list of documents for transfer to another unit.
4. Consult the personnel service - they can provide detailed information about possible transfer procedures in a specific company.
5. Get the command and military administration bodies.

Common questions about transfer to another military unit

What does the cost of the transfer service to another unit depend on?

The cost of transferring to another unit depends on the following factors:

• Complexity of the case – complication arises when there are specific restrictions in the employment contract or conflict situations.
• The volume of consultations - if the client applies only for a consultation, the cost will be lower than with full support of the transfer process.
• The presence of litigation - if the situation is complicated by litigation, this significantly increases costs.
• Regulation of labor law in the company - in large companies with strict internal regulations, lawyers may need more time to agree.
• Necessity of negotiations with other parties – for example, trade union bodies may require special agreements.
• Advice of a lawyer - a specialist in labor law will help you understand complex issues and suggest optimal courses of action.