Labour Law and Social Stability

Growing social inequality, the transformation of the labour market, the expansion of flexible forms of employment, and the greater role played by judicial practice have all put labour law in the spotlight as a key tool for ensuring social sustainability. Worker protection needs to be strengthened and a more balanced approach to regulation needs to be built, taking into account the specifics of major employers, partially state-owned companies, as well as industries with special risks. Legislation often lags behind real changes in labour relations, and the legal process is increasingly what sets the trajectory for further development. What legal solutions help reduce social risks for business and the state? Is a new regulatory model needed for major and infrastructure employers? How can we ensure decent working conditions amidst economic instability? Where is the line of acceptable flexibility in labour relations? What role should courts play in creating a predictable legal environment?