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82 In our view, the introduction of this mechanism has become critically important, as it helped prevent mass redundancies during the first months of the full-scale invasion. Ultimately, reforming labor legislation under martial law must involve striking a balance between the interests of employers, national security needs, and employees‘ labor guarantees. A priority area is strengthening state oversight of compliance with labor legislation and establishing clear regulatory guidelines for the procedure to suspend employment contracts. Only with adequate legal certainty will this mechanism become an effective means of protecting the rights of both parties. REFERENCES: 1. Code of Labor Laws of Ukraine: Law of Ukraine No. 322-VIII of December 10, 1971. URL: https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/322-08/ed20220617#Text (accessed May 21, 2026) 2. On the Organization of Labor Relations under Martial Law: Law of Ukraine No. 2136-IX of March 15, 2022. https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2136-20#Text (accessed May 21, 2026). 3. Draft Code of Labor Laws of Ukraine No. 14386 dated January 15, 2026. URL: https://itd.rada.gov.ua/386cc5a6-61c1-41d1-aa91-8c6ba7979341 (accessed May 21, 2026).