All About Pensions in Ukraine

The occupation of a blasthole driller belongs to the category of jobs involving harmful and difficult working conditions. Due to the high health risks associated with dust, vibration, noise and contin

The occupation of a metallurgical crane operator belongs to the category of jobs involving harmful and difficult working conditions. Such employees work daily in environments involving high temperatur

A long-service pension is granted to certain categories of employees whose work may lead to a loss of professional capacity or ability to continue performing their duties. The right to a long-service

Every day, our company is contacted by clients who are unable to retire because the Pension Fund of Ukraine has refused to grant them a pension. Unfortunately, the number of such refusals continues to

Our pension lawyers are often contacted by clients asking: where can I check whether my pension has been calculated correctly, and who can do it? You might assume that the Pension Fund is the right pl

Throughout their working life, people work and pay social security contributions from their salaries, expecting fair support from the state once they reach retirement age. However, in practice, refusa

If you are looking for legal assistance with obtaining a pension, you have come to the right place. Pension Center is a law firm with a clear and focused specialisation in pension law. We know how to

Court disputes with the Pension Fund of Ukraine (PFU) are not uncommon today. They arise particularly often in cases involving the granting of an old-age pension after Chernobyl, recalculation of a pe

The Supreme Court, sitting as a panel of judges of the Administrative Cassation Court, emphasized that for persons who left the civil service before the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service” came into for

In the field of social protection, particularly compulsory state pension insurance, disputes frequently arise concerning the granting, recalculation, and payment of pensions. One notable example is ad

Pension disputes in Ukraine often arise due to the failure to include certain periods in a person’s insurance record, particularly when it comes to preferential pensions for combat veterans or former

Many Ukrainian citizens who worked in the russian federation are concerned about whether their employment history acquired in russia can be taken into account when applying for a pension in Ukraine. T

Losing documents during relocation can become a serious problem and may complicate the process of applying for a pension. However, with the right approach, you can restore the necessary documents and

The main objective of pension system reform is to restore fairness, transparency and accountability in the distribution of pension funds. This is necessary to ensure adequate financial support for old

On 25 April 2024, Law of Ukraine No. 3674 “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding the Regulation of the Calculation of Insurance Record and Pension Provision” entered into force. This

The recognition of insurance record or preferential pensionable service is becoming increasingly important for Ukrainian citizens who are preparing for retirement or are already applying for a pension

Many Ukrainians who have worked or are currently working in Poland are interested in whether their employment and insurance periods acquired abroad will be taken into account when applying for a pensi

Ukraine has a long history of coal mining, and miners have always played a vital role in the industry. Given the risks and difficult working conditions associated with underground mining, mine workers

Pension provision for persons who served in certain Ukrainian state authorities and services is regulated by a number of legislative and regulatory acts. One of the important issues is the calculation

Ukrainian pensioners now have access to another modern digital public service – an electronic pension certificate in the Diia app. This digital solution makes it easier to confirm pensioner status and