If, due to a power outage, an enterprise cannot continue operating, the employer has the right to declare downtime. In this case, employees must be paid wages in accordance with legal requirements.
This is reported by the Central Interregional Directorate of the State Service of Ukraine on Labor Issues.
A downtime can be declared if, due to the lack of electricity supply, the enterprise is unable to organize the work process, and employees cannot perform their job duties.
In this case, the employer must properly formalize the downtime. During this period, employees must be paid wages in the amount of no less than two-thirds of the established official salary or tariff rate.
Recall that earlier Finance.ua, citing the National Bank, wrote that in 2026 the average salary in Ukraine will continue to grow. According to the forecast, nominal wages will increase by 21.4%, and real wages, i.e. adjusted for inflation, by 11.4%. In 2027−2028, the growth rate of real incomes will slow to 4−5% per year.
We also reported that in September 2026, the average salary of full-time employees of enterprises, institutions and organizations in Ukraine was UAH 33,153. This is 24.5% more than in the same month last year, and 4% more than in August 2026.