The master's thesis discusses the legal position of self-employed persons. First, it defines the general terms, defining of which is important for determining the circle of persons protected by labor law. The definition of the employment relationship is important, as the recognition of the status of an employee depends on its definition. In the continuation of the master's thesis, illustrates the differences in protection and rights enjoyed by persons in an employment relationship and a self-employed person. Differences occur both in labor and social legislation. Both positive and negative aspects can be found for both groups. However, the protection is less strong for self-employed persons. The master's thesis further summarizes the three levels of protection, i.e. legislative, inspection and judicial. It presents additional possible measures that could improve the situation of (bogus) self-employed persons. The measures originate both from the ideas given by the theory and from comparative legal perspectives. In the conclusion of the master's thesis, interesting questions of determining the employment relationship for apparently self-employed persons, which have appeared in judicial practice, are presents.
Bogus self-employment is not a new phenomenon in the labor market. Both Slovenian and international theory and international organizations have been drawing attention to the problem for several years. It is possible to asses that the situation of bogus self-employed persons is improving however, too slowly. The Slovenian legislator can find many ideas for new measures in a comparative legal analysis. Through the analysis of judicial practice, it can be established that the courts do favour the protection of self-employed persons. Accordingly, I defend the view that the current regulation which provides for the possibility of establishing an employment relationship thru courts, has so far been sufficient. Notwithstanding, there are still many measures in the legislation of other member states that the Slovenian legislator should include in the system and thus ensure better (preventive) legal security.
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