Hire in Ukraine

Ukraine is a country located in eastern Europe; the second largest on the continent after Russia. A fully independent Ukraine emerged only late in the 20th century, after long periods of successive domination by Poland-Lithuania, Russia, and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.). Ethnic Ukrainians make up more than three-fourths of the population. Russians continue to be the largest minority.

 

*Please note that the official currency is the currency of remuneration when employed through WorkMotion in Ukraine.

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A quick overview of Ukraine

Time zone

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Cost of living index

$ (121 of 139 countries)

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Minimum wage

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Currency

Hryvnia (UAH, ₴)

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Payroll frequency

Bi-monthly

Basic facts

Ukraine is a country located in eastern Europe; the second largest on the continent after Russia. A fully independent Ukraine emerged only late in the 20th century, after long periods of successive domination by Poland-Lithuania, Russia, and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.). Ethnic Ukrainians make up more than three-fourths of the population. Russians continue to be the largest minority.

 

*Please note that the official currency is the currency of remuneration when employed through WorkMotion in Ukraine.

Capital

Kyiv (Kiev)

Official language/s

Ukrainian

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Population

43.81 million (2021 est.)

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VAT - standard rate

20% (with exceptions)

The national holidays mentioned below are valid for the year 2024.

January 1New Year Holiday
March 8International Women’s Day
May 1Labor Day
May 6Easter HolidaysMovable - As per Orthodox Calendar
May 9Victory Day
June 24TrinityMovable - As per Orthodox Calendar - In lieu
June 28Constitution Day
July 15Ukrainian Statehood Day
August 26Independence Day of UkraineTaken in Lieu
October 1Ukraine Defender Day
December 25Catholic Christmas Day

The approximate time for sharing the contract with an employee in Ukraine is 5 business days assuming no special requests or changes to our standard employment contract. Any such requests or changes would need to undergo internal and external review, directly leading to a time delay.

NOTE: This number is subject to change and is only an estimation of the Contract Sharing Time. The estimated Contract Sharing Time begins from the moment that WorkMotion has received all required information from both the client and the employee.

  • Pensionable age is reduced for hero mothers defined to include mothers of five or more children, those who responded to the Chernobyl incident, or who have cared for congenitally disabled children.

  • Employers need to make one comprehensive monthly contribution that equals 22% of payroll to a unified social insurance fund

Employers need to make one comprehensive monthly contribution that equals 22% of payroll to a unified social insurance fund that covers pension, accident, temporary disability, and unemployment benefits. Employees do not make any contributions.

Working Hours

The normal working hours of employees may not exceed 40 hours per week. Employees are entitled to rest breaks not exceeding two hours. A break is not included in working time. In general, a rest break will be provided four hours after the beginning of work.

 

Overtime

The employer may use overtime work only in exceptional cases. Overtime work should not exceed four hours for each employee for two consecutive days and 120 hours per year. On weekdays, overtime pay is calculated at double the hourly wage. It cannot be compensated by providing an additional day of rest. Working on days of rest is paid at double the hourly wage or by providing another day of rest in lieu. 

 

Probation Period

The probationary period for employment, unless otherwise provided by the legislation of Ukraine, may not exceed three months, and in some cases, in agreement with the relevant elected body of the primary trade union organization – six months. The probationary period for hiring workers may not exceed one month.

 

Termination Notice Period
Condition Notice Period
By the employee Within 2 weeks
By the employer during probation 3 days
By the employer 2 months
Working Hours

The normal working hours of employees may not exceed 40 hours per week. Employees are entitled to rest breaks not exceeding two hours. A break is not included in working time. In general, a rest break will be provided four hours after the beginning of work.

 

Overtime

The employer may use overtime work only in exceptional cases. Overtime work should not exceed four hours for each employee for two consecutive days and 120 hours per year. On weekdays, overtime pay is calculated at double the hourly wage. It cannot be compensated by providing an additional day of rest. Working on days of rest is paid at double the hourly wage or by providing another day of rest in lieu. 

 

Probation Period

The probationary period for employment, unless otherwise provided by the legislation of Ukraine, may not exceed three months, and in some cases, in agreement with the relevant elected body of the primary trade union organization – six months. The probationary period for hiring workers may not exceed one month.

 

Termination Notice Period
Condition Notice Period
By the employee Within 2 weeks
By the employer during probation 3 days
By the employer 2 months

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