Vacation during the war – when Ukrainians can be denied vacation

At the same time, the employer cannot refuse maternity leave and parental leave until the child reaches 3 years of age.

For all other employees, the employer may refuse leave if it is provided by agreement between the employee and the employer.

Leave without pay

For example, under martial law, an employee asks the employer for unpaid leave. Such leave is provided by agreement between the employee and the employer, so the latter may refuse to grant it.

Compulsory holidays

Employees who are not involved in the performance of work at critical infrastructure facilities, the employer cannot refuse to grant vacations if they are carried out on a mandatory basis (annual vacations within a certain schedule, educational, creative, to participate in competitions, employees with children).

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