New Labor Code finalized and ready for consideration: what to expect

The draft of the new Labor Code has been finalized and is being prepared for submission to the Cabinet of Ministers, after which it will be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada, the Ministry of Economy reported on Friday, explaining what changes are expected, UNN writes.

DetailsThe government team presented approaches to updating labor legislation and announced the completion of work on the new Labor Code. As stated, social partners and international experts were involved in its preparation.

The Ministry of Economy is completing the preparation of the draft of the new Labor Code, which has passed all necessary discussion and approval formats – with employers, trade unions, experts, and international partners. Following consultations, the document was finalized and is now being prepared for submission to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, after which it will be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. This is an important step for forming a modern and clear framework of labor relations in Ukraine.

The draft of the new Labor Code, as reported, “systematically modernizes the regulation of labor relations.”

According to the Ministry of Economy, the document:

• provides for the digitalization of key procedures;
• introduces a transparent mechanism for determining the minimum wage;
• expands the list of types of employment contracts and strengthens the protection of employees, including representatives of vulnerable groups;
• establishes a balanced approach to the rights and obligations of employees and employers;
• introduces a risk-oriented model of labor inspection;
• implements key EU directives in the field of labor.

Among the key advantages of the project, the ministry names:

• clear rules for flexible forms of employment (remote work, flexible working hours, part-time employment);
• better protection for employees with family responsibilities, veterans, and people with disabilities;
• unified requirements for recording working conditions in electronic form;
• more predictable inspection procedures for employers;
• focus on preventing undeclared work, regulating new employment models, and simplifying business interaction with state supervisory bodies.

The new Labor Code should become the legal basis for the implementation of the Employment Strategy project and the “Obriy” labor market reform. It combines European standards of employee protection with the flexibility necessary for business and creates prerequisites for expanding formal employment, increasing labor productivity, and better protecting human rights in Ukraine, including labor rights.

Ministry of Economy on the new Labor Code: almost ready for submission to the Verkhovna Rada11.09.25, 12:16 • 17082 views