| Abstract [eng] |
The first theoretical part of the Master's thesis introduces the concept and the essential elements of teleworking. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of digital technologies on the way teleworking is organised are discussed. The second part analyses the EU rules on the separation of working time and rest time. It analyses the mechanisms behind the right to separation, drawing on examples from abroad, and presents different regulatory models. It also looks at the issues raised by the right to disconnect, i.e. health problems, fatigue, stress, blurring of boundaries between personal life and work. The right to log off is the right of an employee to switch off digital tools after official working hours. In its resolution of 2021, the European Parliament proposed to establish a legal framework for the prevention of disconnection, to ensure fair working and resting hours, and to prevent disconnection while promoting workers well-being. The third part discusses the legal framework on the right to disconnect in the Republic of Lithuania. The main problematic issues and aspects are highlighted. It highlights the future perspectives of the right of workers to disconnect and makes recommendations to avoid negative consequences. Thus, in order to shed light on the problematic aspects that are related to the disconnection of workers' rights, the Master's thesis analyses in more detail foreign legislation and scientific literature. However, reference is also made to the case – law of the Republic of Lithuania. These initiatives imply the importance of promoting labour market change. |
