The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a number of resolutions to strengthen support for Ukrainians in employment
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a number of resolutions prepared by the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture, which significantly strengthen support for Ukrainians in need of employment.
“We have developed a set of measures and tools that will help Ukrainians find jobs as quickly as possible. We strive not only to return people to the labor market, but also to make them more competitive in this market by offering opportunities for advanced training, training, retraining, and starting their own business, ”said Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine Daria Marchak.
One of the key decisions concerns strengthening support for war veterans. Opportunities for their employment and social adaptation have been expanded. From now on, the maximum level of remuneration for veterans involved in socially useful work is increased to two minimum wages (16,000 UAH). Employers who employ war veterans during martial law for at least one year upon referral from the employment center will be compensated for 100% of labor costs (but not more than 1.5 times the minimum wage) for six months.
Veteran support specialists will have the right to apply for unemployment status on behalf of the veteran (with his consent) and assist in preparing documents for participation in grant programs, training, or receiving vouchers. Individual support for veterans during employment is also provided from the moment they start working to provide consulting support and resolve possible employment problems.
The possibilities for engaging in socially useful work have been expanded. From now on, not only residents of front-line areas can join them, but also people of retirement age – up to 70 years – throughout the country (with their consent). They will be able to help people with disabilities, senior citizens, and those who are unable to move independently and need care.
Another important decision was the creation of the Unified Register of Qualifications – a modern electronic platform with information on qualifications, professional standards, qualification centers, and accreditation experts. The register will be open and free of charge. Citizens will be able to find information on professional requirements and career opportunities in it, and employers will be able to use the data for recruiting, forming job descriptions, and planning employee development.
A pilot project for proactive support for the unemployed is also being launched. The government is changing its approach to helping people who have lost their jobs. From now on, the State Employment Service will be able to independently offer assistance to those who have been unemployed for more than two months, without the need for a personal application. Career counselors will contact such citizens themselves, offering vacancies or other employment service services to help people return to the labor market more quickly.
All these solutions are part of a broader reform of the labor market system. It involves updating labor legislation, including the development of a new Labor Code, modernizing the training and retraining system, digitizing services, and establishing effective interaction between the State Employment Service, employers, educational institutions, and communities. The goal of the reform is to reduce the time between job loss and new employment, improve the quality of recruitment, and make employment policy transparent and data-driven.
