In April 2024, the Youth Council of the Trade Union of Railway and Transport Builders of Ukraine together with the NGO “Labor Initiatives” held an educational webinar on “Fixed-term or indefinite employment contract: what is the difference?”

The goal is to help employees of JSC Ukrzaliznytsia understand the legal nuances of signing employment contracts and avoid violations of their labor rights.

👥 The participants learned

• When the employer has the right to enter into a fixed-term contract;
• What to do if you are forced to sign a fixed-term contract for a permanent position
• What are the advantages of an open-ended contract in the context of employee protection;
• What support the trade union can provide in case of disputes;
• The difference between a contract and a classic employment agreement.

🔑 The main advice of the speakers: do not sign a fixed-term contract if you are doing permanent work – insist on an indefinite contract. This will provide better legal protection, especially in case of possible dismissal or transfer.

📌 For all those who could not join the event, the thematic leaflet “Types of Employment Agreements: Your Rights” is available for download or from the head of the youth council of your enterprise, the Trade Union Committee or the Department of Labor.