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New Conscription Exemption Rules for 2026: What Employers Should Consider Following Resolutions No. 692 and No. 862

In 2026, the rules regarding the exemption of liable-for-military-service employees from conscription underwent significant changes. Resolution No. 692 of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, dated May 30, 2026, altered the approaches to confirming "critical importance" status, salary requirements, quota calculations, and compliance monitoring. Subsequently, on July 1, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted Resolution No. 862, which adjusted some of the previously introduced rules—specifically regarding employees holding concurrent jobs and the transition period for critically important enterprises.