The SC recalled how to define labor relations. Commentary by Evgenia Savelyeva for PRAVO.RU.

A civil law contract was concluded with the employee, however, he tried to recognize the relationship as labor. Three instances refused him.

The Supreme Court urged colleagues to abandon the formal approach in such cases. The Civil Collegium noted that it was necessary to pay attention to the essence of the relationship, and not just evaluate the documents. In addition, the Supreme Court explained who bears the burden of proof in such disputes.