The employee left his home, irrespective of the fact that it is not either in a conflict zone or in a non-government-controlled area. Can such an employee seek salary or layoff compensation from the employer?

If an employee has left his or her place of residence, which is not in a combat zone or in a territory not controlled by the Government of Ukraine, and he or she is unable to perform his or her work duties, his or her rights to receive wages depend on the terms of the employment contract and the employer's ability to provide him or her with work.

1. Remote work: If the work can be performed remotely, the employee has the right to propose to the employer to switch to a remote work format. The employer must consider such a request, and if such a decision can be implemented, must organize appropriate conditions for the employee.

2. Paid downtime: If an employer is unable to provide work to an employee or organize remote work due to circumstances beyond the parties' control (e.g., lack of appropriate technology or equipment), the employer may declare a simple period of time. Downtime is paid at the rate of at least 2/3 of the official salary for the time when the employee could not perform his or her duties.

3. Failure to provide downtime: If an employee leaves work without permission and does not report to work without the employer's consent, and the employer was able to provide him or her with work, the employer is not obliged to pay for this time.

Regardless of the approach chosen, the employer and employee must comply with the terms of the employment contract and the law, acting in good faith and trying to find an acceptable solution that takes into account the interests of both parties.