Sick leave during a labor dispute and mobilization: what employees need to know

Payments in case of illegal dismissal

In the event of a labor dispute regarding illegal dismissal, the legislation provides for a special procedure for paying temporary disability benefits. As the State Labor Service explains, if an employee falls ill during such a dispute, sick leave is paid only if he is subsequently reinstated at work.

The right to receive these payments arises from the date of adoption of the decision on reinstatement by the relevant authorized body. This approach is enshrined in the legislation on mandatory state social insurance and is aimed at regulating the legal status of the employee during the dispute.

Are sick leave paid to mobilized employees

Separately, the legislation regulates the situation with employees who are undergoing military service during mobilization. They retain their place of work and position, but they are exempted from performing labor duties.

That is why during the mobilization period, temporary disability benefits are not paid, because the employee does not actually lose earnings in the classical sense – his social security is provided in a different legal regime.

Practical significance

Such clarifications are important for both employees and employers, as they allow them to correctly apply the norms of labor and social legislation in difficult situations – during legal disputes or military service.