In Ukraine, the booking of employees of strategic enterprises has been resumed: new requirements.

Updating criteria for critically important enterprises

The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine has decided to update the criteria for critically important enterprises. Seven enterprises from various sectors have successfully passed the re-certification procedure and can now book employees for 12 months. This allows maintaining staffing potential in challenging economic conditions.

According to Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko, the private sector has shown great interest in the booking process through the 'Diia' platform. Within two days after the resumption of the process, companies submitted 3,500 applications to book 26.7 thousand employees.

Employee booking has become an additional support tool for the private sector.

To obtain the status of a critically important enterprise, it is necessary to meet qualification requirements, which include a high average salary and the absence of debts to the budget. The criteria also take into account tax payments, currency revenues, importance for state interests, and other economic and social indicators.

Enterprises that have critically important status can book employees until February 28, 2025. After that, they will need to undergo a complete renewal procedure according to the new criteria.

Bringing industry and regional qualification aspects in line with the requirements of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Economy helps ensure the strategic significance of enterprises.