What is a part-time job and how long does it last.

The working day in Ukraine and part-Time employment: what is known?

Ukrainian legislation regulates the working day, even in private companies. Many companies allow for part-time employment, especially for skilled workers and students.

Types of working days and schedules

The legislation provides for several types of working days and schedules:

• The standard working day is 8 hours, and the working week is 40 hours.
• A shortened workday is applied to certain categories of workers.
• Part-time employment may be established by agreement between the employee and the employer.
• Unscheduled working hours apply to managers and specialists.
• Shift work is used in enterprises with round-the-clock production processes.

There is also a flexible work schedule, where the employee determines their own working hours.

What is known about part-time employment?

Part-time employment is a work schedule where the employee works less than the standard working hours.

This schedule can be established by agreement between the employer and the employee. Part-time employment can be established at the initiative of the employer or at the request of the employee, especially important for family members, students, and people with disabilities.

Legislation does not establish a specific duration for part-time work, it is determined by agreement between the parties and taking into account production needs.

Advantages and features of part-time employment

Wages for part-time employment are paid proportionally to the time worked or based on the volume of work performed. Employees working part-time have the same labor rights and guarantees as full-time employees.

Who is suitable for this type of work?

Part-time employment can be beneficial for family members, students, people with disabilities, and other workers. This form of employment can be combined with remote work by agreement of the parties.

Each party benefits on legal grounds - the employee has more free time, and the employer has the opportunity to save money.