Around the world people are deeply shocked and saddened about the escalating war in Ukraine. Many employers are increasingly concerned about the wellbeing of their employees, particularly those from Ukraine or other Eastern European countries, and are considering how to best support refugees. Employers with operations in Russia are also dealing with the impact of the sanctions.

In this article we highlight some of the legal and practical implications of the conflict for the employment relationship.

Military service and other requests to take part in the conflict

In the UK there are specific arrangements for individuals who are called up to UK reserved armed forces. While these do not apply to nationals of other countries being called up for military service by their home country, employers might want to follow a similar approach. In this article, we set out considerations relating to non-UK nationals who are called up to active duty by their home country and also considerations relating to other nationals who wish to take part in the conflict.

Getting workers out of Ukraine

Due to the escalating conflict and dangerous situation, many employers are helping workers to relocate to safety outside Ukraine. Some employers are providing workers with options for border crossings and/or helping with applications for refugee or asylum status in other countries. Employers should be careful not to help workers leave Ukraine in breach of the recent military conscription order...

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