Unfixed working hours

An employment contract with non-fixed working hours is a special type of employment contract, the terms of which do not establish a specific time for the performance of work, the obligation of the employee to perform which arises only in the event that the employer provides the work provided for in this employment contract without guaranteeing that such work will be provided continuously, but in compliance with the conditions of payment of labor stipulated by Article 21-1 of the Code of Labor Laws of Ukraine.

The employer independently determines the necessity and time of the employee's involvement in work, the scope of work and, within the period stipulated by the employment contract, agrees with the employee on the mode of work and the duration of the working hours necessary to perform the relevant work. At the same time, the requirements of the legislation regarding the duration of working hours and rest time must be observed.

The number of employment contracts with unfixed working hours at one employer may not exceed 10 percent of the total number of employment contracts to which this employer is a party.

An employer (employer - a natural person) who uses the labor of less than 10 employees may enter into no more than one employment contract with unfixed working hours.