Looking through the ads with vacancies, you can often see that the number of requirements for the applicant is the presence of permanent registration in the area. This, of course, is understandable - the employer does not want to look for his employee throughout the country, especially if he is a financially responsible person. But such a requirement contradicts not only the current Labor Code of the Russian Federation, but also the main law of the country - the Constitution.
What is registration
As such, the notion of propiska was introduced in the USSR at the end of the 1920s and was abolished in 1993, as contrary to the citizen's right to freedom of movement and choice of residence stipulated in the Constitution. But, in fact, registration was replaced by registration at the place of residence or stay - permanent or temporary, which is also stamped in the passport. Temporary registration is confirmed by a corresponding certificate.
You must issue a temporary registration at the place of stay yourself within 90 days from the time of arrival. This is your responsibility.
Therefore, if you do not have permanent registration in this locality, it is considered that you also do not have a local registration. And, although Russian laws do not allow discrimination on the basis of territoriality or place of residence, some employers continue to violate them, indicating this requirement in job advertisements.
What documents must a candidate present when applying for a job
Any citizen of the Russian Federation, regardless of the place of permanent or temporary registration, is obliged to present only those documents that are stipulated in Art. 65 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation:
- passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation or any other identity card;
- a work book, if this place of work is not his first;
- an insurance policy of state pension insurance, if it was previously received;
- citizens liable for military service, subject to conscription, must present military registration documents;
- documents on education and those that confirm professional skills and qualifications.
The employer has the right to demand additional documents when applying for a job only in individual cases, taking into account the specifics of the work, the requirement must be justified by the relevant regulatory enactments.
Thus, a document confirming permanent residence or registration is not required for employment. According to Article 64 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, its presence or absence should not serve as a reason for refusal when hiring. Direct or indirect violation of civil rights and freedoms are any requirements of employers that are not related to the business qualities of the employee. The employer does not have the right to refuse you due to the lack of registration at the place of residence or to worsen your working conditions for this reason. There are also no regulations obliging employers to monitor whether their employees comply with the established registration rules.
