PROBLEMS OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS EMPLOYMENT IN UKRAINE

Abstract

Objective. The objective of the research is solving the problems of employment of internally displaced persons by providing them with certain benefits and advantages in labour relations. Methods. The tasks are solved by using such methods as analysis and generalization of scientific, popular science literature and regulations that provide information connected with benefits and advantages to employees of enterprises that have the status of internally displaced persons. Results. The author analyzes the benefits and advantages provided to internally displaced persons in the field of employment at the new place of registration in Ukraine, as well as provides proposals for improving the legal protection of internally displaced persons. The author offers to make the following changes and additions to the current legislation of Ukraine. First, to supplement Art. 42-1 of the Labour Code with the following rule: “An employee who was forced to resign and has the status of an internally displaced person has the pre-emptive right to conclude an employment contract in case of return employment when Ukraine regains control over the territory where such an employee works”. Secondly, to supplement Art. 7 of the Law of Ukraine «On Ensuring the Rights and Freedoms of Internally Displaced Persons» of 20.10.2014 № 1706-VII norm of the following content: «it is prohibited to refuse internally displaced persons employment and reduce their salaries for reasons related to status of internally displaced person. In case of refusal to hire an internally displaced person, the owner or his authorized body is obliged to inform him of the reasons for refusal in writing. Refusal to hire can be appealed in court».