| Abstract [eng] |
Features of Distant Work This Master's thesis analyses the origins, types, content, problems and peculiarities of the implementation of the telework institute in Lithuania by taking into account the doctrine, case law, legal standards and research the European Union, and comparing them with the regulations of some European Union member states. The first part examines the origins of telework, examines the peculiarities of the concept at different levels of regulation and the classification of types of telework. It has been established that there is no single concept of telework, and with the change of telework, the original concept does not lose its meaning, but is supplemented by new elements. The second part examines the content of the remote work agreement and its drawbacks by comparing the Lithuanian regulation with the general agreement on telework of European Union social partners and the national regulation of some European Union countries. Although telework is not a separate type of employment contract but only a different way of organizing work, certain elements of an employment contract have specific features regarding telework. The second part also deals with the analysis of the peculiarities of the means of work, subordination, working time, following the workplace rules, protection of employee privacy and personal data, and the protection of employee safety and health while performing work remotely. The third part investigates the problems related to the implementation of telework. There are three types of remote work agreement – by agreement of the parties, at the proposal of the employer and at the request of the employee. In addition, the peculiarities of ensuring employees' job security while performing work remotely are analysed and possible solutions to the employer are suggested. |
