The switch to working days means that only those days on which the employee was required to perform their job duties will be deducted from the total vacation duration. At the same time, the duration of the annual basic paid vacation will be at least 22 working days. A similar approach—calculating in working days—will also apply to additional leave, including adoption leave (up to 71 working days), paternity leave (15 working days), and other categories.
With regard to the scheduling of leave, a rule is being introduced stipulating that one segment of annual leave must consist of at least two consecutive weeks of working days.
For public sector employees, it is proposed to revise the system for granting additional leave. The draft provides for the elimination of days off currently granted solely on the basis of length of service. As noted in the draft, this measure is justified by the need to ensure budgetary and financial discipline and to reduce long-term financial risks associated with the accumulation of significant balances of unused leave, which must be paid for out of the state budget. It is estimated that the measures proposed for civil servants with special or general status will allow for cost savings of up to 5% of the payroll fund.
The draft law is subject to approval by the Government, after which it will be submitted to Parliament for debate and adoption.
