In what cases is an employer obliged to grant unpaid leave at the request of an employee during martial law?

Under martial law, an employer is obliged to grant unpaid leave at the request of an employee if one of the following circumstances exists:

1. Relocation to a safe place: If the employee has left the territory where the hostilities are taking place or has moved to a safe area within Ukraine, and this is necessary to ensure their safety.

2. Status of an internally displaced person (IDP): If an employee has been granted IDP status due to military operations, he or she is entitled to unpaid leave for up to 90 calendar days.

In such cases, the employee must submit an application, which must be substantiated and supported by relevant documents confirming his or her status or the situation that forces him or her to leave. The employer must process such an application and make an appropriate decision on the request.