Abstract: Based on a thorough analysis of foreign legal literature, this article examines the process of introduction of the term «telework» as a scientific definition. Historical backgrounds favoring the wide dissemination of telework are revealed. Positive consequences of telework are classified on the bases of its level of social importance. Basic models of the legal regulation of telework which are fixed in world practice are examined. In accordance with the first one taken as a basis by International Labour Organization telework is considered as one of varieties of home work. Owing to some common features it is presumed that they may have the single legal framework. The second model assumes the necessity of the separate legal regulation of telework. It is believed that the legal framework of home work and telework can not be the same, so long as the former is traditionally manual work which is done by low-skilled workers and the latter is a modern form of organizing and/or performing chiefly intellectual work through wide use of information technology. Such model was taken as a principle, in particular, in the EU. Implementation process of the basic act in this sphere at the European level — Framework agreement on telework 2002 — has some specific features. For the first time in the history of European employment law implementation of an agreement of social partners should not be preceded adoption of a respective directive. Instead of this, EU members had to implement provisions of the framework agreement directly. In reality, different modes of implementation were used. Its diversity may be explained by both differences in the legal regulation of employeremployee relationship and significance attached to each approach by public authorities of a separate country in ensuring of expansion process of telework.

Keywords: comparative legal studies; non-standard employment; telework; distance work; remote work; home work;

Abstract: This article examines the policy implemented by the Chinese government in the sphere of highly qualified specialists’ attraction from abroad to work in China. These include both foreign nationals and citizens of China who have studied abroad or working in foreign companies and have reached significant results in their work. The analysis of the existing legal regulations covering the provision of arriving in China from overseas professionals the best possible conditions for wages and social security is made. The particular attitude is given to the Chinese authorities’ approach in search and inviting highly qualified professionals to work in the national economy of China. An assessment of the contribution of foreign experts in innovation and technological development of the country is given. Article includes the provisions of the keynote addresses of senior leaders of the PRC on the need to attract highly qualified specialists from abroad, to use of their intellectual potential in China’s interest.

Keywords: highly qualified specialists, reform and openness, legal system, law of China, innovation, benefits, financial security, economic reforms, the local law-making, science and technology.

Abstract: This article focuses on the identification and characterization of the features of disciplinary liability of civil servants under the laws of Ukraine. The author characterizes the individual types of public servants in bringing them to disciplinary measures. The study substantiates the need for performance accountability as a special type of disciplinary action.

Keywords: civil servant, the disciplinary responsibility, service responsibility.