On trends in the legal regulation of labour relations

The purpose of the article is to examine the trends in the development of labour law in the course of its modernisation and adaptation to the current conditions and challenges. The research methodology includes a comprehensive analysis and synthesis of the available scientific, theoretical and domestic regulatory framework on the selected issue, and preparation of relevant conclusions and recommendations. The following methods have been used in the course of the research: analysis, synthesis, systemic and structural, logical and normative, and formal and legal. In the course of the study, it was found that under conditions of rapid socio-economic and technological transformations, modern labour law is emerging as a key instrument for ensuring a balance between the economic needs for labour market flexibility and the need to guarantee stable and safe working conditions for employees. Particularly important is the legal regulation of labour activity that goes beyond the classical models of labour relations. In this context, there is a tendency to gradually modernise existing legal mechanisms and introduce new forms of legal regulation aimed at unifying basic social guarantees for all categories of employees, regardless of their form of employment. On the one hand, it helps to expand the scope of labour law, and on the other hand, it ensures the integration of innovative approaches to the protection of labour rights in the digital economy and the globalisation of the labour market. At the same time, the author proves the need to maintain a differentiated approach to the legal regulation of employment of certain categories of employees is maintained, taking into account the specifics of their activities and social status. However, it should be noted that at the same time, there is a certain narrowing of the scope of guarantees traditionally provided by the current labour legislation, which requires a critical assessment in terms of the effectiveness of employee rights protection. In the course of the scientific analysis, the author proves that national labour law should preserve its established principles, while at the same time focusing on new challenges and needs of modern society. This refers to the need to develop labour legislation on the basis of flexible but socially responsible models of legal regulation which will ensure effective protection of employees’ rights, create a favourable environment for productive work and stimulate innovative development of the labour market. Thus, labour law is not only a vehicle for legalisation of labour relations, but also an important factor in social stability and economic competitiveness of the country. The results of the study may be useful in the process of further development of legal regulations of labour relationships.