The e-learning platform of the “Atypical” project
The e-learning platform of the “Atypical” project enables access to learning materials, allows for interaction, and enables progress tracking.
Conceptual framework:
The conceptual framework focuses on the topic of atypical forms of employment in the service sector. It analyzes the differences between standard and non-standard employment, defines relevant concepts, and points to the legal regulations governing this area.
Standard employment:
Standard employment is characterized by the following features:
- Full-time work
- Fixed workplace
- Specified working hours
- Under the strict supervision of the employer
- In a team, cooperating with other people
- Fully protected by the labor code
Non-standard employment:
Non-standard employment differs from standard employment in the following aspects:
- Part-time/reduced working hours
- Variable/flexible workplace
- No specific working hours
- Based on a task/project system
- Autonomy and flexibility of work
- Isolation, without strict supervision of the employer
- Circumvention of some or all elements of social protection
The increase in the popularity of non-standard forms of work is influenced by various factors:
- Changes in the labor market: Sudden changes, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, economic crisis, technological progress, and automation, lead to demands for flexibility and adaptability.
- Modern trends: Interest in knowledge sharing, cooperation, decentralization, and task-oriented work.
- Benefits for employers: Lower costs, better adaptability to market demands, reduced risk of redundancy.
- Benefits for employees: Better work-life balance, flexibility, autonomy, possibility to work from home.
Legal regulations governing non-standard forms of work in the EU:
- Directive 2002/14/EC: Sets out general framework conditions for informing and consulting employees.
- Directive (EU) 2019/1152: Defines new minimum rights for atypical forms of work, with the aim of protecting the interests of employees and promoting transparency and predictability of working conditions.
- Directive 99/70/EC: Regulates fixed-term work and emphasizes non-discrimination and prevention of abuse.
- Directive 97/81/EC: Concerns part-time work and focuses on eliminating discrimination and abuse.
- Directive 2008/104/EC: Regulates the conditions of temporary work and defines the mutual obligations of the agency and the user employer.
- European Pillar of Social Rights: Sets out twenty basic principles and assumptions for fair and desirable working conditions.
Non-standard forms of work are becoming increasingly common in the service sector. They offer flexibility and adaptability for both employers and employees, however it is important that they are regulated and protect the interests of both parties. EU legislation defines minimum standards and principles for different types of atypical employment and it is important that these principles are respected in practice.
E-learning platform of the “Atypical” project: - SK - Neštandardne: zamestnávanie atypických zamestnancov/pracovníkov – príklad – sektor služieb - Atypical Workers (atypicalworkers-training.com)
