In today’s world, an increasing number of employers are turning to remote work arrangements for their employees, whether as a response to global changes, digitalization, or the pursuit of greater flexibility and efficiency in work processes. Remote work is now common in numerous industries, raising many legal questions – particularly regarding the employer’s responsibility for employee safety and health outside a controlled work environment. This brings about dilemmas on how to ensure appropriate and safe working conditions without infringing upon employees’ rights to privacy and dignity.
In the Republic of Slovenia, remote work is regulated by law. Although legislation does not contain specific provisions that comprehensively govern remote work, the key principles are the same as those applying to work performed on the employer’s premises. Remote work aims to increase flexibility, adapt to modern lifestyles, and enable more effective reconciliation of professional and private life. In times of digitalization and global changes, remote work has become essential for maintaining productivity and business continuity.
In my thesis I focus on the analysis of remote work from a labor-law perspective, examining the legal measures for ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for employees in Slovenia. The research findings indicate that, despite the numerous advantages remote work offers, complex legal issues remain unresolved regarding the practical implementation of these conditions. Educating employees about their rights and systematically raising awareness among both parties – the employer and the employee –regarding their obligations in remote work is crucial.
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