Dimensiunea juridică și modalitățile de control ale relației de muncă în era digitală
The legal dimension and control methods of the employment relationship in the digital age

Summary/Abstract: Lately, we are clearly witnessing a redefinition of traditional work – where employees physically go to the office, work during a fixed schedule, and are monitored by the employer in specific ways. Especially after the pandemic, employers have allowed hybrid work models, such as remote work (telework) or work through digital platforms. These give employees more flexibility in how they manage their time and organize their tasks. However, in public institutions or authorities, where the state is the employer, there is still hesitation in using these new forms of work. Telework is a good example of how both the space and time of work are being redefined. It brings advantages like flexibility, but also raises concerns – such as how work is monitored, respecting privacy rights and personal data protection, the right to disconnect, and how clearly professional life is separated from personal life. Also, in the case of working through digital platforms (like apps or websites), it is particularly important to ensure that workers have rights that promote responsibility, fairness, transparency, and workplace health and safety. In this context, a natural question arises: can employers still monitor how tasks are performed using traditional control methods? To answer this question, we believe a change in the mindset is needed from both employers and employees. This evolution does not mean giving up the idea of subordination, which is still a key part of the employment relationship. Instead, it means adapting to a modern legal and organizational framework that balances the rights and responsibilities of both sides.

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