Payments and promotion opportunities. The Ministry of Labor answered questions from young professionals.

June 25, MINSK . The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection clarified some nuances regarding the employment of young specialists, BelTA reports, citing the ministry's press service. 

The standard start date is August 1, but it is possible to start earlier. If an agreement or contract is signed before the stated date, the mandatory notice period will begin on that date.

The Ministry also added that young specialists can expect a promotion during the notice period, but the new position must be related to the specialty acquired at the educational institution. In this case, a graduate's transfer is possible in the usual manner with the employee's written consent.

Responding to another popular question, the ministry added that parental leave is included in the notice period, as is the period of military service by conscription or contract, reserve service, and alternative service.

At the same time, young specialists cannot resign voluntarily or by mutual agreement. Employment of a young professional may be terminated only in specific cases, namely, upon enrollment in full-time education, transfer to an elected position, liquidation of the organization, staff reduction, unsuitability for the position due to HEALTH reasons, or serious disciplinary violations, such as absenteeism or drinking ALCOHOL on the job. 

Young professionals are also entitled to certain payments. Firstly, a one-time cash benefit equal to one month's stipend, as in the last semester, is provided within one month of arrival. If the current young professional has not received a stipend, the amount is calculated based on the social stipend. Secondly, those assigned to a position other than their permanent place of residence (registration) are entitled to a relocation allowance. Third, monthly incentive payments are provided to graduates who have joined public sector organizations: In the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Culture, these payments are equal to 20-45% of their salary; in the Ministry of Sport and Tourism, they are 10-50% of their salary; in the Ministry of Health, they are 20-50% of their salary; and in the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, they are 20% of their salary.

Finally, young professionals have the opportunity to receive a preferential loan of up to 30 times the minimum subsistence level for the working-age population to purchase Belarusian-made consumer goods for a five-year term, with the first payment due six months after receipt. The main requirement is mandatory completion of the required period of work to maintain the benefit.