Rostrud called the payment of the 13th salary by the employer optional.

Labor legislation does not oblige employers to pay employees the 13th salary, but such a provision may be contained in the individual rules of the internal labor regulations of companies. This was announced on December 25 by the press service of Rostrud.

"Labor legislation does not oblige employers to pay the 13th salary. Payment may be provided for by internal labor regulations, regulations on bonuses, collective agreements or employment contracts," the department's Telegram channel says.

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