Employment contracts, NDAs and remote work

A well-drafted employment contract protects both sides: it guarantees the employee their terms and gives the employer control over its processes and its sensitive information.

When to get in touch

• employees need to be taken on formally
• the company is moving to remote or hybrid working
• trade secrets and the client base need protecting
• you plan to engage contractors under services contracts

What the lawyer does

• prepares employment contracts and job descriptions
• drafts non-disclosure and confidential information documents
• documents remote or home-based work as the law requires
• assesses the risk of a services contract being treated as employment
• prepares internal regulations and workplace rules
• handles changes to essential terms of employment

Legal basis

The concept and content of an employment contract are set out in Article 21 of the Labour Code of Ukraine and its form in Article 24. Home-based work is governed by Article 60-1, remote work by Article 60-2 and flexible working hours by Article 60. Where there is a threat of an epidemic, armed aggression or an emergency, remote work may be introduced by order of the employer in the manner provided by law.

Legislation and case law are updated over time, and some provisions apply only for the period of martial law. This page reflects the position as of August 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Can employees be moved to remote work by order?

The law allows remote work to be introduced by the employer’s order in defined cases, including during armed aggression; otherwise the employee’s consent is required.

Do non-compete agreements work in Ukraine?

There is no direct regulation, so such arrangements are built around the protection of trade secrets and civil law mechanisms — with limited prospects in court.

Need legal assistance? Call us or leave a request — a lawyer will contact you and explain what to do in your situation.