Employer's duty to disburse temporary disability benefits: within what timeframe does this obligation arise?

In the Republic of Komi, citizens entitled to free legal aid by law can seek assistance from the State Budgetary Institution of the Republic of Komi, "State Legal Bureau". For those in need, email correspondence can be sent to [email protected], or physical correspondence can be sent to 167010, Syktyvkar, Kommunisticheskaya St., 8.

Employers are responsible for timely payment of sickness benefit compensation, and delays can lead to legal and financial responsibility. Sick leave compensation is paid in the same manner as employee salaries, at least every half-month according to the legislation on mandatory social insurance for temporary disability and maternity.

If an employer fails to make timely payments, they may face administrative and criminal penalties, and the employee may be entitled to civil-law damages, including interest on the unpaid amount. If the employment contract, pay policy, or local acts of the employer stipulate specific paydays, the sick leave compensation should be paid on the nearest of these dates.

It is worth noting that the employer pays sick leave compensation from their funds. For those who prefer online consultations, online consultations via video link are available at the Public Reception Office of the Head of the Republic of Komi in municipalities of cities and districts.

Additional information can be obtained by phone in Syktyvkar at 8 (8212) 206-155. For more details about the categories of citizens eligible for free legal aid and the cases in which it is provided, visit the official website of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Komi.

Employer's duty to disburse temporary disability benefits: within what timeframe does this obligation arise?