Lithuanian Employment Law Quiz

Employers must inform the State Social Insurance Fund Board of their new employee at least one working day before the start of work.
This requirement does not apply if the person is employed under a contract that states their workplace is not in Lithuania or if they are subject to social insurance laws of another country.
If a contract is signed but does not take effect due to the fault of the employer, they must compensate the employee for the agreed-upon work period, but not exceeding one month.
If a contract is signed but does not take effect due to the fault of the employee, they must compensate the employer for the damage caused, but not exceeding the employee's pay for the agreed-upon work period, but not exceeding two weeks.
Information on the duration and conditions of probationary periods, termination of employment contracts, composition of wages, overtime, and social insurance protection provided by the employer must be provided to employees hired before July 31, 2022, upon request.
Employers must inform the State Labor Inspectorate of any work stoppages or cancellations at least one working day before they occur.
During a work stoppage, the employer must pay the employee at least the minimum monthly wage approved by the Lithuanian government if their contract specifies a full work schedule.
Employers, except for budgetary institutions, are reimbursed for part of the wages paid during a work stoppage according to the procedure and amount established by the Republic of Lithuania's Employment Law.
Employers who declared a work stoppage before April 8, 2020, must inform the State Labor Inspectorate within three working days of the new law's entry into force.
The State Social Insurance Fund Board must be informed of any changes to the information provided on work stoppages at least one working day before they occur.
Employment contracts can only be terminated after maternity leave or leave to care for a child has ended.
In case of bankruptcy or court ruling, employees must be given written notice of termination within 7 days.
Notice of termination can be delivered electronically if it can be proven that the employee received it.
Group dismissal is initiated by the employer and must be done within 30 calendar days.
Group dismissal does not include employees whose contracts have expired.
The number of employees to be dismissed must be at least five.
The average number of employees is calculated based on the date of bankruptcy or the decision to initiate bankruptcy proceedings.
Employers must inform the Employment Service of the Ministry of Social Security and Labour of the planned dismissal.
The notification must be given to the Employment Service at least 30 days before the end of the employment relationship.
The professional union can provide feedback on the notification of dismissal.
A training contract must be paid in full if it ends before its expiration date.
A public entity employee can return to their previous job after their term as a leader ends.
The employee must inform the employer of their desire to return within three days of the contract's end.
If an employee is temporarily assigned to work in another EU or EEA country, they are entitled to certain benefits.
The employee is entitled to the same labor laws and collective agreements as other workers in their position.
Daily allowances and other related payments are considered part of the employee's salary.
If the duration of the assignment exceeds 12 months, additional conditions apply.
The employee is entitled to the same labor laws and collective agreements as other workers in their position.
The employer must provide additional documentation for assignments in other countries.
The employee is entitled to the same labor laws and collective agreements as other workers in their position.
Annual vacation can be postponed until the end of the year, but no longer than the end of the vacation period.
Unused vacation days can be carried over to the next year upon request.
Vacation pay for more than 20 or 24 days (depending on weekly workdays) is paid during vacation time.
Parents and caregivers can take time off to care for a child up to three years old.
Adoptive parents can take 24 months off to care for a child.
Employees must give written notice to their employer at least 14 days before taking time off to care for a child.
Longer notice periods can be agreed upon in a collective agreement.
Employees can receive at least half their average salary for up to 10 days of training leave.
Parents of one child under 12 years old can receive an additional day off every three months.
Parents of a disabled child can work eight hours less per week or receive additional time off.