Employment disputes in Lviv: help for employees and employers
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In short. In Ukraine a dismissal can be challenged in court within one month of receiving the copy of the order; other employment disputes within three months (Labour Code, Art. 233). Employees pay no court fee in claims for wages or reinstatement. We calculate deadlines and amounts and draft the demand and the claim; in court you are represented by an advocate who works with us under contract.
Updated 30.10.2026 · checked against the Labour Code, Civil Procedure Code and Court Fee Law of Ukraine
Typical cases
Unfair dismissal
Redundancy without an offer of another position, dismissal for absence or “unsuitability”, pressure to resign. We check the grounds and the procedure and seek reinstatement or a corrected wording plus average pay for the forced absence.
Unpaid wages and final settlement
Wage arrears, holiday pay, the final payment on dismissal. We calculate the amount, send a demand and file a claim if the money does not arrive. For a delayed final settlement the law grants average pay for up to six months (Labour Code, Art. 117).
Disciplinary measures and transfers
A reprimand, a transfer without consent, a change of essential working conditions. We challenge the order and help you write an explanation that supports your case.
Employer defence
A former employee’s claim, a labour inspection, a dismissal that must be done correctly. We review orders and timesheets, prepare the defence and, for future dismissals, the steps and documents.
Deadlines you cannot miss
| Situation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Challenging a dismissal | one month from receiving the copy of the order | Labour Code, Art. 233(2) |
| Amounts unpaid on dismissal | three months from receiving the written statement of amounts paid | Labour Code, Arts. 233(2), 116 |
| Other employment disputes | three months from the day you learned of the breach | Labour Code, Art. 233(1) |
| Recovery of wages and other amounts due | the three-month limit for these claims was ruled unconstitutional on 11.12.2025 | Constitutional Court decision No. 1-r/2025 |
| Employer claims damage from an employee | one year from discovering the damage | Labour Code, Art. 233(3) |
A deadline missed for a valid reason may be restored by the court if no more than one year has passed since the order or statement was received (Labour Code, Art. 234). Texts: Labour Code of Ukraine (the current text of Art. 233 carries a note on Constitutional Court decision No. 1-r/2025).
What a court can award
- Reinstatement and average pay for the forced absence — for no more than one year, or for the whole period if the case lasted longer through no fault of the employee (Labour Code, Art. 235).
- A corrected reason for dismissal when reinstatement is not needed but the wording blocks new employment.
- Wage arrears and average pay for a delayed final settlement — up to six months (Labour Code, Art. 117).
- Immediate enforcement: reinstatement and one month of wages are enforced at once, without waiting for an appeal (Civil Procedure Code, Art. 430).
How we handle an employment dispute
- 1Consultationwe read the order, contract and pay slips
- 2Deadline and amountwe calculate the claim and the filing date
- 3Demandwritten demand and talks with the employer
- 4Claim or defencedrafted and filed with the court
- 5Court and enforcementhearings, judgment, writ of execution
Fees
| Service | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Online consultation, 30 minutes | €100 | by appointment |
| Written opinion | from €200 | by agreement |
| Handling the dispute: demand, claim, court representation | by agreement | quoted after reviewing documents, before the contract is signed |
| Court fee for an employee claiming wages or reinstatement | UAH 0 | Court Fee Law, Art. 5(1)(1) |
How long a case takes depends on the court and the employer, so we do not promise a duration; stages and deadlines are set out in the contract. Sources: Law on Court Fee, Civil Procedure Code (Arts. 28, 430).
Who handles your case
Consultation, calculations, the demand and court documents are prepared by a Zakon Lviv lawyer. Our lawyer represents you in negotiations; in court you are represented by an advocate who works with the company under contract. When a partner handles a stage, responsibility to you stays with us and the person running your case does not change.
What to bring
- the employment contract or the hiring order;
- the dismissal, reprimand or transfer order, with the date you received it;
- pay slips, bank statements, the written statement of amounts paid on dismissal;
- correspondence with your manager, witnesses, timesheets — anything that proves the breach.
Office: 2A Tershakivtsiv St, Lviv (Legal Solutions LLC, EDRPOU code 39233200). An employment claim may also be filed where the employee lives (Civil Procedure Code, Art. 28(1)), so we work with clients from other cities too.
Frequently asked questions
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How long do I have to challenge a dismissal in Ukraine?
Is there a deadline to recover unpaid wages?
Does an employee pay a court fee?
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Related services
Dismissed or not paid?
Send us the order and a short description. We will tell you how much time is left, what you can claim and what handling the case will cost.
