Ukraine: the difference between employees and independent contractors in focus of the Supreme Court

In Ukraine, the topic of distinction between employees and independent contractors is subject to considerable commentary and debates over recent years. Both the changes in Ukrainian employment law and practice of controlling authorities, as well as emerging transformation of local business environment keep this issue top of the agenda.

On 8 May 2018, the Supreme Court (the "Court") issued a decision, where it for the first time focused on the distinctive features between employees and independent contractors.

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