Is it possible to suspend an employment contract?

Suspension of an employment agreement is possible both at the initiative of the employee and the employer.

At the initiative of the employee:

1. Submission of the application: The process begins with the employee writing an application to the employer, stating his or her personal data, the intention to suspend the employment contract, the reasons for such a decision, and the period for which he or she wishes to suspend the contract.
2. The employer's decision: Upon receipt of the application, the employer considers the reasons for the suspension and may issue an order to suspend the employment contract.

At the initiative of the employer:

1. Employer's order: An employer has the right to suspend an employment contract by issuing an order specifying the reasons for the suspension, the duration of the suspension, the methods of information exchange with the employee, and other necessary information.

Legal grounds: Suspension of an employment agreement is possible in cases specified by law, for example, for the period of business trip, training, military service, as well as in other cases permitted by Ukrainian law.

Important: Both parties should agree on the terms of resumption of the employment agreement after the expiration of the suspension period to avoid possible misunderstandings in the future.