Verkhovna Rada adopts law on social protection of military personnel and their families
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a draft law on strengthening social protection for military personnel and their families. The document provides for new guarantees regarding payments, length of service and post-service support.
We are talking about comprehensive changes in the social security of the military.
What will change for the military
The law provides for guarantees during service, in particular:
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payment of financial support;
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medical care, food and clothing;
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holidays and compensation for unused days;
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treatment and rehabilitation;
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Provision of accommodation;
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free travel;
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inclusion of service in the employment record.
After returning from service
The document also guarantees the military:
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retaining the same or a higher position;
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payment of the average salary;
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crediting insurance and employment history;
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the right to annual leave from the first year after returning.
Supporting families
There is a provision for military family members:
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pre-emptive right to employment;
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assistance with relocation;
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payment of sick leave;
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a one-time allowance in case of death or injury of a serviceman.
Payments for missing persons
The law stipulates:
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monthly payments to the families of missing persons until the fact of death is established;
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one-time assistance - up to UAH 15 million.
Additional regulations
The document also provides for the improvement of mechanisms for combating discrimination and harassment in the army.
