Russia

Russia

Capital: Moscow
Currency: - RUB
RUB

Overview of Russian Labor Law and Employment Policy

Employment Law Overview

  • Key Laws and Regulations:
    • Russian Federation Labor Code
    • Russian Federation Tax Code
  • Legal Characteristics:
    • Aims to protect employee rights and promote a fair employment environment
    • Provides detailed regulations on employment contracts, working hours, vacations, severance pay, and taxation

Employment Contract Requirements

  • Contract Types:
    • Fixed-term contracts (not exceeding 5 years)
    • Indefinite-term contracts
  • Contract Provisions:
    • Must include provisions on job description, remuneration, working hours, vacations, and severance pay
  • Language and Currency:
    • Contracts must be in Russian and denominated in Russian rubles

Working Hours Regulations

  • Standard Working Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Rest Days and Breaks: At least 24 hours of rest per week and at least 30 minutes of rest after each hour of work

Vacation Policy

  • Annual Leave: Minimum of 28 days of paid annual leave per year
  • Public Holidays: 14 national public holidays
  • Special Leaves:
    • Sick Leave: Up to 15 days of paid sick leave
    • Maternity Leave: 140 days of paid maternity leave
    • Parental Leave: Paid parental leave until the child reaches 18 months of age

Employee Dismissal and Contract Termination

  • Notice Periods:
    • Employer termination: 2 months
    • Employee termination: 14 days
  • Severance Pay:
    • Employer termination without notice: Equal to the average salary for the notice period
  • Protection Against Unfair Dismissal:
    • Employees are legally protected against unfair dismissal

Tax Law

  • Personal Income Tax:

    • Salary Range (RUB)Tax Rate
      0 - 5,000,00013%
      5,000,000 and above15%
  • Social Insurance Contributions:

    • Pension insurance: 22% (on salaries up to RUB 1,917,000)
    • Medical insurance: 5.1% (on salaries up to RUB 1,917,000)
    • Social insurance: 2.9% (on salaries up to RUB 1,917,000)
    • Accident insurance: 0.2%- 8.5% (depending on occupational risk)

Health Insurance

  • Insurance Policy: Employees are required to participate in the state healthcare system
  • Insurance Coverage: Basic medical services

Compensation and Benefits

  • Minimum Wage: RUB 12,130 per month (as of 2020)
  • Salary Structure: Typically includes base salary, bonuses, and allowances

Work Permits and Visas

  • Permit Requirement: Foreign workers require work permits
  • Application Process: Apply through the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation

Confidentiality and Non-Compete Clauses

  • Enforceability: Enforceable, but must be reasonable and not unduly restrict employee's career development
  • Common Provisions: Confidentiality, non-competition, and non-solicitation

Training and Development

  • Legal Requirements: Safety training and skills enhancement training
  • Government Support: Government-funded training programs

Workplace Diversity and Inclusion

  • Legal Requirements: Prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics
  • Enforcement Measures: Government agencies responsible for enforcing anti-discrimination laws

Remote Work Policy

  • Legal Framework: Remote work is permitted, but must be in the form of a written agreement
  • Tax and Insurance Implications: Tax and social insurance implications of remote work depend on specific circumstances

Authoritative Website Addresses

1.Overview of Russian Labor Law and Employment Policy
1.1Employment Law Overview
1.2Employment Contract Requirements
1.3Working Hours Regulations
1.4Vacation Policy
1.5Employee Dismissal and Contract Termination
1.6Tax Law
1.7Health Insurance
1.8Compensation and Benefits
1.9Work Permits and Visas
1.10Confidentiality and Non-Compete Clauses
1.11Training and Development
1.12Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
1.13Remote Work Policy
1.14Authoritative Website Addresses