What should an employee who cannot go to work and cannot perform work remotely do?

If an employee is unable to come to work and is unable to perform their duties remotely, there are several options for action:

Use of annual leave:

• An employee may apply for annual paid leave for a predetermined period.

Leave without pay:

• This type of leave may be granted at the request of an employee for up to 90 calendar days, especially if the employee is forced to leave Ukraine or has acquired the status of an internally displaced person.

Downtime through no fault of the employee:

• In case of downtime, the employee's remuneration should not be less than two-thirds of his or her official salary.

Transfer to another job:

• The employer may offer other types of work that can be performed remotely, if any.

Voluntary resignation:

• As a last resort, an employee may submit a voluntary resignation if other options are unacceptable or impossible.

Importantly, all of these steps require approval from the employer and the execution of relevant documents. Employees should discuss possible options with management in advance to ensure that all legal requirements are met and that their labor rights are preserved.