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New In Employment Law

29 June 2026

In May 2026, a number of federal laws were adopted introducing significant amendments to the regulation of employment relations. Most of the new provisions will enter into force on 1 September 2026. Accordingly, employers are advised to assess, in advance, the potential impact of the upcoming changes on their existing HR processes, internal policies, and local regulatory acts.

Changes to the Labor Code: New Benefits for Part-Time Employees upon Termination from Their Main Job

29 August 2025

On August 11, 2025, amendments to the Labor Code of the Russian Federation (hereinafter referred to as the "LC of the RF") entered into force. These amendments concern the provision of guarantees to part-time employees upon termination of an employment contract with them at their primary place of work due to the liquidation of the organization or redundancy or staff cuts at the organization.