If I work under a contract of employment rather than an employment contract, am I entitled to compensation if I am injured while performing work? Does my employer have to provide me with safe working conditions?
I work for a company that has a policy of promoting a healthy lifestyle. We are paid for every kilogram we lose, but we are fined for gaining weight. Does an employer have the right to take such actions against employees?
According to Article 13 of the Law of Ukraine "On Ensuring the Sanitary and Epidemic Well-being of the Population", employers are obliged to provide sanitary and hygienic working conditions that prevent the occurrence of occupational diseases and accidents at work. Article 153 of the Labor Code of Ukraine provides for the obligation of the owner or the body authorized by him to ensure safe and harmless working conditions for employees. Do you think that these norms oblige the employer to provide employees with personal protective equipment against coronavirus during the pandemic?
Is the new owner of the Vinnytsiapobythim plant obliged to maintain existing employment contracts with employees in accordance with the requirements of labor legislation?
Are employers liable for harm caused to employees while performing their duties in hot weather?