Local Regulatory Legal Acts Containing Labor Law Norms: Problems of Legal Regulation Using the Example of Civil Servants

Abstract

The article is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of the institution of local regulations in the system of sources of labor law of the Russian Federation, using the example of civil servants and other types of public service. The theoretical and practical aspects of local rule-making in the sphere of labor relations are studied, and problems of legal regulation and law enforcement are identified. The authors analyze the relationship between centralized and decentralized regulation of labor relations, consider issues of the hierarchy of regulatory acts and the limits of local law-making competence of the employer. A detailed analysis of judicial practice on the application of local regulations is carried out. Based on the conducted research, specific proposals are formulated for improving legislation and law enforcement practice. It is the local (contractual) method of regulating working conditions that, at its core, allows for a greater implementation of the basic principles of labor law and meets modern conditions of economic development.