Key Changes in Legislation:
– New allowances for pedagogical workers have been introduced: UAH 1,300 from January 1, 2025, and UAH 2,600 from September 1, 2025. These allowances will remain in effect until the end of the year when martial law is terminated.
– The procedure for housing subsidies has been modified – the threshold for one-time payments has been increased to 100,000 UAH, and for purchasing generating installations to 150,000 UAH. Electricity benefits have been extended for the entire period of martial law.
– The Coordination Headquarters for Prisoners of War has been reformed – a Council of the Headquarters and a Public Council have been created, weekly public information has been introduced, and a negotiation process group has been established.
– The procedure for obtaining security passports for critical infrastructure during martial law has been simplified – a simplified passport with an air attack protection plan is now allowed.
– A special procedure for deductions for forestry enterprises has been established – 50% of net profit to the budget, with 30% directed to development (2025-2027).
– A mechanism for reducing credit costs for defense enterprises has been introduced – interest compensation to 5% per annum, with a maximum amount of 500 million UAH for investments and 100 million UAH for working capital.
– The procedure for recording currency transactions in accounting has been changed – using the bank’s exchange rate for non-cash transactions is now permitted, with clarified definitions of monetary and non-monetary items.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
On the Accounting Price of Banking Metals
This is a daily notification by the National Bank of Ukraine establishing accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) as of 13.11.2024. The notification structure includes a table with metal codes (numeric and literal), measurement unit (troy ounce), and accounting price for each metal in hryvnias.
Key accounting prices per troy ounce: gold – 107,795.61 UAH, silver – 1,261.87 UAH, platinum – 39,518.92 UAH, palladium – 40,070.46 UAH. It is important to note that these prices are indicative, and the NBU does not undertake obligations to conduct operations with banking metals at the specified prices.
On the Official Exchange Rate of Hryvnia to Foreign Currencies
This is a daily notification by the National Bank of Ukraine establishing the official exchange rate of hryvnia to 35 foreign currencies as of 13.11.2024. The document contains a table with currency codes (numeric and literal), number of currency units, currency names, and their official rates relative to hryvnia. Among the main currencies: US dollar – 41.3763 UAH, euro – 43.9416 UAH, pound sterling – 53.0527 UAH.
It is important to note that these rates are used for accounting purposes, for NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and in other cases specified by law. The NBU does not undertake obligations to buy and sell the specified currencies at these rates.
On the Application and Cancellation of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)
The NSDC decision introduces new personal sanctions against individuals and legal entities based on the Security Service of Ukraine’s proposal and cancels one position from the previous sanctions list dated December 30, 2021. The document consists of 5 points and 2 annexes containing lists of individuals and legal entities subject to restrictive measures. The decision provides a mechanism for implementing sanctions through the Cabinet of Ministers, SSU, and the National Bank. Key provisions include: applying new sanctions to persons listed in the annexes; instructions for monitoring sanctions effectiveness; tasking the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to inform international partners and initiate similar sanctions on their part. Position 7 from the previous sanctions list dated December 30, 2021, has been excluded.
On the Decision of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine dated November 12, 2024, “On the Application and Cancellation of Personal Special Economic and Other Restrictive Measures (Sanctions)”
The decree puts into effect the NSDC decision of 12.11.2024 regarding the application and cancellation of personal sanctions against specific individuals and legal entities. Structurally, the decree consists of three points: putting the NSDC decision into effect, determining control over implementation, and entry into force. Control is assigned to the NSDC Secretary.
Key provisions:
– The decree serves as a basis for applying sanctions in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Sanctions”
– The NSDC decision being put into effect contains specific lists of persons and restrictive measures applied to them
– The decree enters into force on the day of official publication
On Amending the Procedure for Implementing the Experimental Project on Electronic Recruitment of Ukrainian Citizens
The resolution amends the procedure for electronic recruitment of military personnel, detailing the process of reviewing candidates’ applications.Recruitment for Military Service by Contract
The document supplements the existing Procedure with a new paragraph 9-1, which establishes clear time frames and interaction procedures between the military unit and the candidate through a recruitment platform. In particular, the military unit has one working day to clarify the person’s intentions and make a decision regarding their acceptance for service.
Key innovations:
– Establishing a one-day period for reviewing the application by the military unit
– Mandatory notification of the decision through the recruitment platform
– Possibility of concluding a contract immediately after a positive decision
– Simplified personal file formation procedure – medical commission certificate is not required
– Obligation to notify the reason for rejection in case of a negative decision
Certain Issues of Remuneration for Pedagogical Workers of General Secondary Education Institutions
The resolution establishes new surcharges for pedagogical workers in state and municipal general secondary education institutions for special working conditions. A phased increase in surcharges is provided: from January 1, 2025 – 1,300 hryvnias, and from September 1, 2025 – 2,600 hryvnias. The resolution structurally consists of three points: the first establishes the amounts and conditions of surcharges, the second suspends the previous resolution on educators’ remuneration, and the third determines the effective date.
Key provisions:
– Surcharge is calculated proportionally to the employee’s teaching load
– Surcharge application is tied to the martial law period (valid until the end of the calendar year when martial law is terminated)
– Suspension of the previous resolution No. 822 from 10.07.2019 on educators’ remuneration
On Amendments to Certain Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding Specifics of Accounting for Incomes of Housing Subsidy Recipients and Benefits for Utility Payments, Solid and Liquid Domestic Fuel and Liquefied Gas Purchases by Those Using Alternative Energy Sources
The resolution amends the procedure for providing housing subsidies and utility payment benefits, especially for those using alternative energy sources. The main changes concern accounting for subsidy recipients’ incomes and specifics of benefit provision during martial law.
Structurally, the document amends four Cabinet of Ministers resolutions regulating housing subsidies, state social standards in the housing and utility sector, benefit provision procedure, and use of budget funds for these purposes.
Key innovations:
– Increased threshold for one-time payments when assigning subsidies from 50 to 100 thousand hryvnias
– Established special threshold of 150 thousand hryvnias for purchasing alternative energy generating installations
– Extended special conditions for electricity benefits throughout the martial law period (previously limited to the non-heating season of 2024 and Kharkiv region)
– Simplified budget funds utilization procedure by canceling the need for coordination with the Ministry of Social Policy
On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine from March 11, 2022, No. 257
The resolution amends the provisions of the Coordination Headquarters for Prisoners of War Handling. The main innovations concern the creation of new management bodies and expansion of the headquarters’ powers. Structurally, the document supplements the Coordination Headquarters composition with representatives from the Foreign Intelligence Service and the Ministry of Social Policy, creates the Coordination Headquarters Council as the supreme governing body.Here is the translation of the first part of the text:
It establishes a coordinating body and introduces a system of regional representations. A Public Council is also created under the Coordination Headquarters. Key provisions:
• Weekly information updates for the public and families of prisoners of war about the negotiation process results
• Creation of a negotiation process group for operational resolution of exchange issues
• Determination of the working procedure for the Coordination Headquarters Council, which includes heads of security agencies
• Establishment of criteria for public organizations that can delegate representatives to the Public Council
• Regulation of the creation and operation of regional headquarters representations
Would you like me to continue translating the rest of the document?Amendment to the Regulation on Representatives for Intellectual Property in Plant Varieties
The Resolution introduces amendments to the Regulation on Representatives for Intellectual Property in Plant Varieties, which defines their legal status and regulates activities in the field of plant variety rights protection. The document structurally contains seven points of changes to the main Regulation. The key changes include:
• Expanded list of services that representatives can provide, including intellectual property rights protection and representation of interests in the Ministry of Agrarian Policy
• Added new rights for representatives, particularly regarding:
– Preparing information about field research results
– Certifying document copies
– Collecting evidence
• Clarified representatives’ obligations concerning:
– Notifying about changes in their personal data
– Maintaining professional confidentiality
• Simplified the regulation’s structure by eliminating outdated provisions and appendices
The amendments aim to modernize and clarify the legal framework governing representatives’ activities in plant variety intellectual property.
