Employers in Moscow must have 30% of their employees working remotely from October 5
12.06.2021 Restrictions are reintroduced in Moscow until June 20 (Mayor Decree): Read more
Conditions for hiring foreign students have been simplified
Amendments to Federal Law On the Legal Status of Foreign Nationals in the Russian Federation will be effective from August 05, 2020.Read more
From March 26 people over the age of 65 or with a chronic illness residing in Moscow and the Moscow region are to stay at home
The Moscow Mayor and Moscow Region Governor have signed orders stating that from March 26, 2020 to April 14, 2020 people residing in Moscow and the Moscow region:
- Over the age of 65
- With a chronic illness (diabetes, asthma, chronic kidney disease, cancer) as well as those who have suffered a heart attack or stroke (you can find the complete list of diseases here)
must stay at home.
How employers should act amidst the spread of coronavirus
In order to avoid the spread of coronavirus, state authorities have introduced new rules in various regions and cities and have also made recommendations to employers.
Read more
Employer liability for delayed payment of wages in Russia
Answers to frequently asked questions about delayed payment of wages.
Read more
Frequent mistakes made by employers in employment contracts
Read more
Job positions without quotas in 2019 in Russia
To protect their domestic labor market, many countries, including Russia, set quotas for employers who wish to hire foreign nationals. Companies need to obtain permission from the state and submit an application to hire foreign nationals from a country with which Russia has a visa regime in place.
Sick leave notes: special cases
When working with sick leave notes, it is necessary to pay attention to certain details not to violate the law. Employers often overlook checking:Read more
How to dismiss an employee in Russia?
In this article we are answering two frequently asked questions among our clients:
- How to dismiss an employee in Russia? What are the methods of dismissal?
- What method of dismissal is the most effective, least risky, and best avoids conflicts to the maximum extent possible, both within the Company and with judicial bodies; how is it possible to dismiss an employee in the shortest period of time?