An updated framework outlines social security benefits for National Guard volunteers and their families, along with labor and job protections for mobilized and contracted workers. The coverage includes a range of supports designed to help families during service periods and to safeguard employment obligations tied to national service. The policy is framed as a “news” item reflecting moves by the cabinet and the legislature to address the needs of Guard members and their households.
The governing body’s Legislative Activities Committee examined the bill, with its first reading completed in mid-October. A subsequent review and approval process followed, signaling an intent to formalize these benefits and protections through statute. The document emphasizes job protection for Russian National Guard volunteers while they fulfill contracted service duties, alongside guarantees related to social welfare and labor rights. These provisions are meant to stabilize earnings and employment status during periods of mobilization or active service.
A key element of the proposal is ensuring that spouses or partners of Guard members with dependent children can maintain their employment even if staff reductions occur. The text also specifies operational boundaries around work schedules for Guard personnel who are raising children under 14. For instance, there are rules limiting business travel without prior written notice, as well as avoiding overtime, night shifts, weekend work, or work on non-working holidays when family care needs are present. The aim is to prevent a disruption to family life while a member is serving or transitioning between roles.
In a related development, the government previously advanced a policy allowing pensions to be delivered exclusively through a national postal service. This change was part of a broader refresh of pension administration meant to streamline payments and improve access for recipients. The shift to a standardized distribution method seeks to reduce delays and ensure reliable delivery, a priority for citizens who rely on timely support. These reforms were discussed in the context of ongoing modernization of social benefits administration and the need to align pension delivery with evolving logistics capabilities. The policy alignment with postal delivery channels reflects broader efforts to simplify benefits workflows and to improve service reliability for retirees and their families. [Cited from legislative summaries and government briefs; attribution: Government Legislative Office]