| Abstract [eng] |
Labour discipline is one of the most important institutions of the Lithuanian labour law. The disciplinary liability is one of the main constituents of this institution without which this institution would be non-existent. It is very important to perceive properly the concept of disciplinary liability as a particular phenomenon of the appropriate regulation of labour relations. This paper consists of three big parts. In the first part the importance of disciplinary liability, the concept of legal liability, its features, types, purposes and functions are discussed. In the second part the labour discipline institution, its place and meaning in the system of labour law institutions as well as tendencies for the norms composing this institution to develop before and after the new labour code became operative are discussed. It is important to emphasize that the main attention is paid to displaying the concept of disciplinary liability and its basic terms. The jurisprudence and comparative analysis of Labour Codes of other countries are used for disclosing the aim of the breach of labour discipline as the base of disciplinary liability and its main elements. The third part includes the comparative analysis of disciplinary liability and the other types of legal liabilities such as administrative, criminal, civil, pecuniary and the liability of civil servant. |
