Russia: HQS Salary Notification Due October 31

Employers have until October 31, 2022 to file third quarter notifications for salaries paid to highly-qualified specialists (HQS). The notification must state the salary paid to HQS from July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022. The reported HQS salary should be no less than RUB 167,000 per calendar month or RUB 501,000 per quarter (if there was a break in work during the reported period). Violations of the established notification procedures, including failure to notify, will result in administrative fines for the employer. Failure to pay the minimum salary set for HQS may result in a ban on the company to employ new HQS employees for two years. Legislative changes that may amend the HQS salary threshold are still pending.