Is there a statutory probationary period in Ukraine and can it be extended or removed? Can the probationary period differ for various job titles or employment agreement types?

In Ukraine, the statutory probationary period varies depending on the type of employee and employment agreement:

• For unskilled and low-skilled employees, the probationary period is limited to 1 month.
• Other employees, including office staff, can have a probationary period of up to 3 months. This can be extended to 6 months with trade union approval, although such cases are rare.

The probationary period is specified in the Hiring Order and is often mentioned in the employment agreement. Certain categories are exempt from having a probationary period, including:

• Employees under 18 years old
• Recent graduates
• Discharged military personnel
• Others as specified by law

Additionally, a probationary period is not required for employment agreements lasting 12 months or less.

Are employment agreements mandated to be registered with a regulatory authority in Ukraine? If yes, what is the process for registration?

In Ukraine, employment agreements are required to be registered with the State Tax Service. According to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of June 17, 2015, No. 413, the process involves the following steps:

• The owner of the enterprise, institution, or organization, or an authorized person on their behalf, must notify the territorial bodies of the State Tax Service at the place of their registration.
• This notification must be submitted before the supported employee begins work under the concluded employment agreement.

What is Pebl's onboarding timeline in Ukraine?

At least two weeks are required to process the onboarding in Ukraine. For onboarding in Ukraine, employees must sign their employment agreements before the contractual start date, as backdating employment agreements is not legally permissible. The employment agreement must be signed in duplicate paper copies.

Velocity Global Ukraine can hire employees within the same month under its own entity, provided the following conditions are met:

• All required information is correctly filled out on the onboarding form.
• The employee completes and signs the employment agreement and provides their personal information before the cutoff date.

• Monthly payroll includes details of new joiners and leavers, as well as any monthly variable payroll, and is processed twice a month in accordance with the payroll cycles for semi-monthly countries. Wages must be paid at least twice a month. The interval between payments must not exceed 16 calendar days.

Can Pebl accept or support customers that have a local entity in Ukraine?

Yes, customers with a local entity in Ukraine can be accepted and supported.