The paper is devoted to the process of Ukraine's integration into the European Union, namely, to the analysis of the historical path, comparison of opinions of domestic and foreign experts, and forecasting of possible economic and legal disadvantages and advantages. The authors analyze the economic and legislative provisions of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union. The authors emphasize that international integration processes are currently having a significant impact on the functioning of not only regional and state systems, and the establishment of a new international order, but also on the internal policies of individual communities and countries and the daily life of each citizen. The authors note that the opinions of domestic and foreign experts on Ukraine's integration into the EU differ, reflecting different perspectives and interests. Domestic experts may focus on potential economic and political benefits, such as increased trade opportunities, access to EU funding, and increased stability. Conversely, foreign experts may take into account factors such as geopolitical considerations, regional security implications, and the impact on EU cohesion and enlargement capacity. By comparing these perspectives, a comprehensive understanding of the benefits and challenges can be achieved. The author concludes that Ukraine's accession to the EU is a complex decision that requires a thorough analysis of all possible consequences and benefits for the country. Ukraine's integration into the European Union is a consequential decision with wide-ranging implications. The historical path, opinions of domestic and foreign experts, and an assessment of economic and legal factors are crucial for understanding the potential consequences. By carefully weighing the pros and cons, considering the interests of the country and its citizens, and seeking expert advice, Ukraine can make an informed decision that maximizes the benefits and minimizes the disadvantages of EU integration.

The paper is devoted to the coverage of current changes and de-Sovietization of legislation in the field of labor, namely: a comparison of the legislative regulation of the employment contract in accordance with the Labor Code and the draft law "On Labor" published on the website of the Ministry of Economy. The author analyzed the provisions of the legislative regulation of legal relations arising between the employee and the employer: content, forms, conditions, grounds for termination and suspension of employment contracts, and comparison of existing and proposed rules. It is emphasized that the intensive development of labor relations and European integration "require" a clear, flexible, and understandable legislative regulation of labor relations, in particular in terms of proper social protection of workers, ensuring wages and labor rights of the latter at a decent, European level, in accordance with the conventions of the International Labor Organization, and the importance of labor unions. The works of legal scholars in the field of labor law, who spoke on this topic, were used and analyzed. The experience of other European countries, their path as a candidate country, legislative regulation of the labor sphere and foreign research on the labor market, as well as statistics of domestic institutions for the period 2021-2022, were used. Attention is drawn to the importance of social dialogue between employers, employees and trade unions. The conclusion is made about the need to finalize the draft law, which should meet the latest needs of modernity, the vector of the post-war development of Ukraine, its socio-economic doctrine, legislative acts of Ukraine, Conventions of the International Labor Organization and Directives of the European Commission, and the need for a new Labor Code, not the Law of Ukraine "On Labor".