FEATURES OF LEGISLATIVE REGULATION OF THE LABOR OF TEENAGERS:ANALYSIS OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF RUSSIAN LABOR LEGISLATION

Abstract

Objective. The article provides a comprehensive analysis of certain provisions of the legislation regulating labor relations involving minors in the Russian Federation. It examines the legal nature and specifics of the legal regulation of employment contracts involving individuals under the age of eighteen, and justifies the need to take into account their special status in labor relations. The article explores the concept of light work as defined by the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 138 on the Minimum Age for Admission to Employment, and analyzes the practice of its implementation in the Russian legal system. Materials and Methods. The paper compares international standards for the regulation of the labor of minors with the current provisions of national legislation, highlighting key differences and common trends in approaches to determining the minimum age for employment, working conditions, working hours, the characteristics of work performed, and guarantees for protecting the rights of minors. Results. Special attention is paid to the issue of legal uncertainty regarding the concept of «light work» in Russian law, as there is no clear definition or comprehensive list of criteria in domestic legislation that allows for unambiguous classification of a particular job as «light». The article analyzes existing court decisions and the position of government agencies regarding the application of legislation on the employment of minors. Additionally, it highlights the need for further improvement of Russian legislation to address gaps and enhance the effectiveness of mechanisms for protecting the labor rights of minors. Conclusion. In conclusion, the paper develops proposals for the development of legal regulation of the employment of minors in the Russian Federation, taking into account international experience and recommendations of the ILO, and provides conclusions regarding the directions of further changes in legislation regarding the specification of the category of «light work» and the procedure for allowing minors to engage in labor activities.