Employment relations in the civil service for more sustainable development: a case of the Slovak Republic

Abstract

In the article in question, we deal with selected issues related to employment relations in the civil service. We point out the hybrid (dual) nature of the subject of these relations; when the work side is regulated by the norms of labour law, the functional side is regulated by the norms of administrative law. We note that the rights and obligations of the subjects of these relationships are aimed at implementing the work process and the realization of the power functions of the state, i.e. at the immediate implementation of state power. We present employee relations in the civil service as relations of a public law nature, which have some characteristic features typical for relations in the field of public law. Regarding the method of legal regulation of these relations, we take the position that these relations are characterized by a combination of methods of legal regulation. Considering the legal nature of these relationships, we consider it justified by the legislative separation of these relationships from other employment relationships subject to the general labour law regime. This article analyzes the involvement of the institute of Public and State Service in achieving sustainable development goals and discusses the possibilities of managing sustainable development processes. Based on research, the authors proposed de lege ferenda for more effective legislation in public administration for sustainable growth of the Slovak Republic.