What's new
Updates and news
The reference grows gradually, with new checklists, case breakdowns and terms. This page notes what has been added or changed in its sections. We do not write news about changes in labour law; instead, we explain how to check for yourself which version of a rule is in force now. Rules differ in other countries: check your own law or ask a local adviser.
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New in the reference
The latest additions and updates to the sections.
Hypothetical examples
New breakdowns: working without a contract, probation extended verbally, infrequent pay, moved leave, an unpaid final settlement and a service contract instead of an employment contract.
Glossary of employment terms
Explanations of terms for hiring, pay, rest and dismissal, from probation to the final settlement.
Employee documents
A table brings together the employment contract, hiring order, payslip, written request and records of employment, with notes on what to check in each.
A note on your voice at interviews (in Russian)
At the archived address there is now a note on how to prepare for a conversation with an employer, set up sound and camera for an online meeting, and what an employer is not entitled to demand.
Guides for employees
Checklists on interviews, the first month at work, annual leave and resigning of your own accord are now published.
Catalogue of articles in English
This is where standalone articles for English-speaking readers about getting hired and working by the rules will appear. They are written from scratch around the questions employees ask, not translated from other languages.
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- GTA 6 News Tracking and Fact Checking: What Players Should Know
A dated record of official GTA 6 announcements, how to read Rockstar and Take-Two statements, and which popular claims are still unconfirmed.
- Dota 2: Battle Cup Boost — Comparison And Evaluation
What Dota 2 Battle Cup boosting involves, what a team needs before entering, and how paid help compares with playing in your own five-player stack.
- Aion 2 gearing: Mechanics, Preparation and Common Questions
How gear fits into Aion 2 after the global launch: what is confirmed, how to plan upgrades by class and activity, and answers to common gearing questions.
- Understanding Call of Duty battle pass progression: Learning Resources
How the Call of Duty battle pass fits alongside player and weapon levels, which resources help you plan a season, and the risks of paid progression.
Topics in progress
- How to read a job advert and spot the details that should give you pause
- Questions worth asking before you accept a job offer
- Your first weeks in a new job: settling in and keeping track of what you agreed
- Leaving a job well: handing over work and keeping good references
Editorial rules
- Articles in this catalogue are written separately for each language version and are not translations.
- Some articles link to third-party websites, including gaming services; we do not control their content, prices or terms.
- We do not publish vacancies or advertising for employers, company rankings, amounts or reviews.
How to check the current version of a rule
Choose an official source
Look for the text of the Russian Labour Code on the official legal information portal, not on random sites with undated reprints.
Find the article you need
Open the code and go to the article by its number. The number given in our summary tells you where to look.
Check the version
Check which date the text applies to and whether there is a newer version. Note the date from which any changes take effect.
Compare the summary with the original
Read the whole article, including exceptions and provisos. A summary simplifies the rule and may not cover special cases.
Clarify a difficult question
If the rule has changed recently or its application to your situation is not obvious, ask a lawyer or the labour inspectorate for an explanation.
See also
- Basics
What an employment relationship is made of: the contract, job title and duties, working hours, pay, leave and termination, and how a service contract differs.
- Documents
The papers that matter to an employee: the contract, the hiring order, the payslip, written requests and records of employment, and why to keep copies.
- Interview voice (in Russian)
What used to be at this address and how to prepare for a conversation with an employer: introducing yourself, pace of speech, sound and camera online.
Sources
- Labour Code of the Russian Federation, Articles 67, 70, 80, 115, 136, 140
- Official Internet Portal of Legal Information (Russia)
These materials are based on the Labour Code of the Russian Federation and describe Russian law only. Labour rules change from time to time, so check each article against the current version on the official legal information portal. Rules differ in other countries: check your own law or ask a local adviser, and in a real dispute with an employer contact a lawyer or the labour inspectorate.