Labour reform has begun in Ukraine
This was reported by the press office of the Ministry of Economy.
It is noted that the decision is aimed at establishing a clear mandate for the State Labour Service as a body of state supervision and control in the field of labour and occupational safety.
One of the key areas of the reform will be the streamlining of the service’s powers. In particular, areas that overlap with the remit of other authorities or do not correspond to the agency’s updated role will be removed from its functions. This concerns specific issues related to high-risk facilities, the natural gas market, the regulation of employment service advertising, and the registration of special-purpose vehicles.
The resolution also provides for the streamlining of administrative procedures. The State Labour Service will no longer carry out a number of expert assessments and technical procedures, particularly in the areas of handling explosive materials, mining safety, state assessment of working conditions, technical inspection of high-risk equipment, and assessment of specific technologies and design solutions.
At the same time, the service will be granted new socially significant powers. In particular, this involves monitoring compliance with employment quotas and standards for people with disabilities, assessing enterprises for eligibility for benefits and state support, as well as participating in programmes to compensate employers for the costs of creating safe and accessible workplaces.
“The comprehensive reform of the State Labour Service, which we are launching with this step, is intended to ensure the transparency, efficiency and people-centred approach of this inspectorate’s work – for both employers and employees. With this first step, we are removing duplication and non-core functions, whilst at the same time strengthening those areas where the state must ensure high-quality supervision, expertise and the protection of labour rights,” said Daria Marchak, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine.
The next stage will involve preparing amendments to regulatory acts for the practical implementation of the service’s updated powers.
A separate strand of the reform will focus on digitalisation. Plans include the gradual transition of key State Labour Service services and procedures to an electronic format, simplifying interactions with employers and employees, and improving the transparency and quality of service delivery.
The ministry notes that the ultimate goal of the reform is to create a modern institution with a risk-based approach to supervision, high-quality expertise and digital services that will correspond to the labour inspection practices of European Union countries.
As a reminder, it was previously reported that the reform of the State Customs Service requires around €1.2 billion.
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