Ukraine introduces zero-hours employment agreement

On 18 June 2023, the Ukrainian Parliament adopted the Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on Regulation of Zero-Hours Labour Relations” (the “Law”). The Law was signed by the President and enters into force on 10 June 2023. The Law envisages regulation of relations upon a new zero-hours employment agreement and contemplates the following changes.
Definition of zero-hours employment agreement
It is a separate type of employment agreement, which does not provide for specific working time for performance of work, and an employee’s obligation to perform such work arises subject to the provision of the work by an employer without guaranteeing that it will be constantly provided.