The problem of wage manipulation for the so-called “fictitious” reservation of workers is gaining momentum in Ukraine. This issue has become the subject of active discussion among deputies and the public.
Under the new rules, a company must meet several requirements to reserve employees, including paying a salary of at least 20,000 hryvnias. However, according to Khlan, this requirement is often just a formality, and people receive money but then return it to their managers so that the company meets the criteria for reservation.
The MP notes that such a scheme allows enterprises to manipulate reporting and avoid real inspections. In addition, he claims that some individuals are willing to pay to get a job at such an enterprise and thus avoid mobilization.
There is currently no information about specific investigations into such schemes. In the meantime, Ukrainian authorities are discussing possible changes to the reservation rules to prevent such abuses. Reservations for military personnel should be available only to employees of enterprises engaged in critical industries, but actual compliance with these conditions remains questionable.
