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This article focuses on the changes in social care sector which took place in Europe and after the restitution of independence in Lithuania the last decades and are named as privatization. In social care sector privatization is known as a process of services provision by non-profit public agencies (NGOs), informal sector and by profit agencies. These changes can be explained by actor and new-institutionalism theories as well as by the mix of these two theories. This article presents general privatisation concept and potential patterns as well as peculiarities of these in social care (social work services) sector. According to the actor theory, the expansion or decline of welfare state is understood as results of individuals or collectives' rational actions. As rational actors cope with different previous political decisions, institutional frames and other limitations and possibilities it is useful to analyse privatization in the light of new-institutionalism theory as well. According to the new-institutionalism theory, the institutions of welfare state are reflected and formed by choices and strategies of actors. The way and models of privatization depend on welfare state institutions. Two ideal institutional types are separated – pluralist and corporatist institutions. Analysis of these ideal institutional types' differences defining regulation, organization, financing and production helps to explain the extent and models of privatization.

This article focuses on the changes in social care sector which took place in Europe and after the restitution of independence in Lithuania the last decades and are named as privatization. In social care sector privatization is known as a process of services provision by non-profit public agencies (NGOs), informal sector and by profit agencies. These changes can be explained by actor and new-institutionalism theories as well as by the mix of these two theories. This article presents general privatisation concept and potential patterns as well as peculiarities of these in social care (social work services) sector. According to the actor theory, the expansion or decline of welfare state is understood as results of individuals or collectives' rational actions. As rational actors cope with different previous political decisions, institutional frames and other limitations and possibilities it is useful to analyse privatization in the light of new-institutionalism theory as well. According to the new-institutionalism theory, the institutions of welfare state are reflected and formed by choices and strategies of actors. The way and models of privatization depend on welfare state institutions. Two ideal institutional types are separated – pluralist and corporatist institutions. Analysis of these ideal institutional types' differences defining regulation, organization, financing and production helps to explain the extent and models of privatization.

This article focuses on the changes in social care sector which took place in Europe and after the restitution of independence in Lithuania the last decades and are named as privatization. In social care sector privatization is known as a process of services provision by non-profit public agencies (NGOs), informal sector and by profit agencies. These changes can be explained by actor and new-institutionalism theories as well as by the mix of these two theories. This article presents general privatisation concept and potential patterns as well as peculiarities of these in social care (social work services) sector. According to the actor theory, the expansion or decline of welfare state is understood as results of individuals or collectives' rational actions. As rational actors cope with different previous political decisions, institutional frames and other limitations and possibilities it is useful to analyse privatization in the light of new-institutionalism theory as well. According to the new-institutionalism theory, the institutions of welfare state are reflected and formed by choices and strategies of actors. The way and models of privatization depend on welfare state institutions. Two ideal institutional types are separated – pluralist and corporatist institutions. Analysis of these ideal institutional types' differences defining regulation, organization, financing and production helps to explain the extent and models of privatization.

This article focuses on the changes in social care sector which took place in Europe and after the restitution of independence in Lithuania the last decades and are named as privatization. In social care sector privatization is known as a process of services provision by non-profit public agencies (NGOs), informal sector and by profit agencies. These changes can be explained by actor and new-institutionalism theories as well as by the mix of these two theories. This article presents general privatisation concept and potential patterns as well as peculiarities of these in social care (social work services) sector. According to the actor theory, the expansion or decline of welfare state is understood as results of individuals or collectives' rational actions. As rational actors cope with different previous political decisions, institutional frames and other limitations and possibilities it is useful to analyse privatization in the light of new-institutionalism theory as well. According to the new-institutionalism theory, the institutions of welfare state are reflected and formed by choices and strategies of actors. The way and models of privatization depend on welfare state institutions. Two ideal institutional types are separated – pluralist and corporatist institutions. Analysis of these ideal institutional types' differences defining regulation, organization, financing and production helps to explain the extent and models of privatization.

A person, who once suffered a mental disease, most often remains affected by it for the rest of his whole life, while mental changes continue to increasingly aggravate and affect the personal development and social adjustment of the individual thus causing more and more problems to the patient and people surrounding him. Actually, mental patients undergo treatment during the whole of their lives; therefore, a psychiatric doctor and a nursing specialist taking care of his health, and an occupational therapist (social assistant), whose function is to take care of the return of the mental patient to the society and his social integration, become his attendants for the whole life. It is even more difficult to return to the society those people who have been suffering a mental disease for a long time and spent many years in special closed-type institutions: clinics or pension houses. One of the extremely important areas of the activities of a social assistant dealing with mental patients is the organisation of their occupation, which, if organised properly, contributes a lot to the social rehabilitation of such persons. The subject of the research: The opportunities in the activities of a social assistant dealing with mentally impaired persons in a treatment institution. The objective of the research: To educe the opportunities of social rehabilitation in a treatment institution related to work with mentally impaired persons. The hypothesis of the research: When the opportunities of a social assistant in a clinic are determined, it is possible to organise a proper personal self-expression of the client and to improve the living standards of mental patients. In order to educe the opportunities for social rehabilitation in a treatment institution related to work with mentally impaired persons, the quantitative method was selected with the use of the written questionnaire method (the questionnaires were anonymous). On the basis of the research, a conclusion was made and the recommendation is provided that the activities of a social assistant in rendering services to mentally impaired people in the occupational room of a treatment institution are absolutely necessary. It satisfies the essential needs of clients, develops the personal capabilities and self-expression of the client and, therefore, the client should be involved in as many rehabilitation activities and programmes as possible. The rehabilitation process started during in-patient treatment has no continuity. Therefore, it is necessary to establish governmental programmes for the formation of a system of rehabilitation institutions of various levels and intended purposes.

A person, who once suffered a mental disease, most often remains affected by it for the rest of his whole life, while mental changes continue to increasingly aggravate and affect the personal development and social adjustment of the individual thus causing more and more problems to the patient and people surrounding him. Actually, mental patients undergo treatment during the whole of their lives; therefore, a psychiatric doctor and a nursing specialist taking care of his health, and an occupational therapist (social assistant), whose function is to take care of the return of the mental patient to the society and his social integration, become his attendants for the whole life. It is even more difficult to return to the society those people who have been suffering a mental disease for a long time and spent many years in special closed-type institutions: clinics or pension houses. One of the extremely important areas of the activities of a social assistant dealing with mental patients is the organisation of their occupation, which, if organised properly, contributes a lot to the social rehabilitation of such persons. The subject of the research: The opportunities in the activities of a social assistant dealing with mentally impaired persons in a treatment institution. The objective of the research: To educe the opportunities of social rehabilitation in a treatment institution related to work with mentally impaired persons. The hypothesis of the research: When the opportunities of a social assistant in a clinic are determined, it is possible to organise a proper personal self-expression of the client and to improve the living standards of mental patients. In order to educe the opportunities for social rehabilitation in a treatment institution related to work with mentally impaired persons, the quantitative method was selected with the use of the written questionnaire method (the questionnaires were anonymous). On the basis of the research, a conclusion was made and the recommendation is provided that the activities of a social assistant in rendering services to mentally impaired people in the occupational room of a treatment institution are absolutely necessary. It satisfies the essential needs of clients, develops the personal capabilities and self-expression of the client and, therefore, the client should be involved in as many rehabilitation activities and programmes as possible. The rehabilitation process started during in-patient treatment has no continuity. Therefore, it is necessary to establish governmental programmes for the formation of a system of rehabilitation institutions of various levels and intended purposes.

This master's thesis presents the concept of social partnership, the origins of its appearance and its development. With the reference to the case law, legislation in force and academic literature, principles regulating the relations of social partnership are discussed as well as their influence on work relations. Moreover, levels and forms of social partnership are presented. This final paper provides a consistent evolution of social partnership and its development in the European Union. By the analysis the European Union law, the status and the criteria of representativeness of European social partners, their functions and a gradual increase of impact on the legislative and social and economic policy in the European Union is discussed. Also, this paper introduces with the authorities responsible for the European social dialogue. A separate section of this thesis deals with the preconditions for the emergence and development of social dialogue in Lithuania, the legal status and role of social partners and dominant forms and levels of social partnership. Greater attention is paid to the problematic aspects of representation of workers and employers, the activities of the Tripartite Council and the promotion of social dialogue instruments. With the reference to the aspects of social partnership discussed in this paper and considering the current situation, some perspectives and suggestions for social dialogue in the European Union and Lithuania are given.

This master's thesis presents the concept of social partnership, the origins of its appearance and its development. With the reference to the case law, legislation in force and academic literature, principles regulating the relations of social partnership are discussed as well as their influence on work relations. Moreover, levels and forms of social partnership are presented. This final paper provides a consistent evolution of social partnership and its development in the European Union. By the analysis the European Union law, the status and the criteria of representativeness of European social partners, their functions and a gradual increase of impact on the legislative and social and economic policy in the European Union is discussed. Also, this paper introduces with the authorities responsible for the European social dialogue. A separate section of this thesis deals with the preconditions for the emergence and development of social dialogue in Lithuania, the legal status and role of social partners and dominant forms and levels of social partnership. Greater attention is paid to the problematic aspects of representation of workers and employers, the activities of the Tripartite Council and the promotion of social dialogue instruments. With the reference to the aspects of social partnership discussed in this paper and considering the current situation, some perspectives and suggestions for social dialogue in the European Union and Lithuania are given.

Features of Distant Work This Master's thesis analyses the origins, types, content, problems and peculiarities of the implementation of the telework institute in Lithuania by taking into account the doctrine, case law, legal standards and research the European Union, and comparing them with the regulations of some European Union member states. The first part examines the origins of telework, examines the peculiarities of the concept at different levels of regulation and the classification of types of telework. It has been established that there is no single concept of telework, and with the change of telework, the original concept does not lose its meaning, but is supplemented by new elements. The second part examines the content of the remote work agreement and its drawbacks by comparing the Lithuanian regulation with the general agreement on telework of European Union social partners and the national regulation of some European Union countries. Although telework is not a separate type of employment contract but only a different way of organizing work, certain elements of an employment contract have specific features regarding telework. The second part also deals with the analysis of the peculiarities of the means of work, subordination, working time, following the workplace rules, protection of employee privacy and personal data, and the protection of employee safety and health while performing work remotely. The third part investigates the problems related to the implementation of telework. There are three types of remote work agreement – by agreement of the parties, at the proposal of the employer and at the request of the employee. In addition, the peculiarities of ensuring employees' job security while performing work remotely are analysed and possible solutions to the employer are suggested.

Features of Distant Work This Master's thesis analyses the origins, types, content, problems and peculiarities of the implementation of the telework institute in Lithuania by taking into account the doctrine, case law, legal standards and research the European Union, and comparing them with the regulations of some European Union member states. The first part examines the origins of telework, examines the peculiarities of the concept at different levels of regulation and the classification of types of telework. It has been established that there is no single concept of telework, and with the change of telework, the original concept does not lose its meaning, but is supplemented by new elements. The second part examines the content of the remote work agreement and its drawbacks by comparing the Lithuanian regulation with the general agreement on telework of European Union social partners and the national regulation of some European Union countries. Although telework is not a separate type of employment contract but only a different way of organizing work, certain elements of an employment contract have specific features regarding telework. The second part also deals with the analysis of the peculiarities of the means of work, subordination, working time, following the workplace rules, protection of employee privacy and personal data, and the protection of employee safety and health while performing work remotely. The third part investigates the problems related to the implementation of telework. There are three types of remote work agreement – by agreement of the parties, at the proposal of the employer and at the request of the employee. In addition, the peculiarities of ensuring employees' job security while performing work remotely are analysed and possible solutions to the employer are suggested.

Features of Distant Work This Master's thesis analyses the origins, types, content, problems and peculiarities of the implementation of the telework institute in Lithuania by taking into account the doctrine, case law, legal standards and research the European Union, and comparing them with the regulations of some European Union member states. The first part examines the origins of telework, examines the peculiarities of the concept at different levels of regulation and the classification of types of telework. It has been established that there is no single concept of telework, and with the change of telework, the original concept does not lose its meaning, but is supplemented by new elements. The second part examines the content of the remote work agreement and its drawbacks by comparing the Lithuanian regulation with the general agreement on telework of European Union social partners and the national regulation of some European Union countries. Although telework is not a separate type of employment contract but only a different way of organizing work, certain elements of an employment contract have specific features regarding telework. The second part also deals with the analysis of the peculiarities of the means of work, subordination, working time, following the workplace rules, protection of employee privacy and personal data, and the protection of employee safety and health while performing work remotely. The third part investigates the problems related to the implementation of telework. There are three types of remote work agreement – by agreement of the parties, at the proposal of the employer and at the request of the employee. In addition, the peculiarities of ensuring employees' job security while performing work remotely are analysed and possible solutions to the employer are suggested.

Features of Distant Work This Master's thesis analyses the origins, types, content, problems and peculiarities of the implementation of the telework institute in Lithuania by taking into account the doctrine, case law, legal standards and research the European Union, and comparing them with the regulations of some European Union member states. The first part examines the origins of telework, examines the peculiarities of the concept at different levels of regulation and the classification of types of telework. It has been established that there is no single concept of telework, and with the change of telework, the original concept does not lose its meaning, but is supplemented by new elements. The second part examines the content of the remote work agreement and its drawbacks by comparing the Lithuanian regulation with the general agreement on telework of European Union social partners and the national regulation of some European Union countries. Although telework is not a separate type of employment contract but only a different way of organizing work, certain elements of an employment contract have specific features regarding telework. The second part also deals with the analysis of the peculiarities of the means of work, subordination, working time, following the workplace rules, protection of employee privacy and personal data, and the protection of employee safety and health while performing work remotely. The third part investigates the problems related to the implementation of telework. There are three types of remote work agreement – by agreement of the parties, at the proposal of the employer and at the request of the employee. In addition, the peculiarities of ensuring employees' job security while performing work remotely are analysed and possible solutions to the employer are suggested.

The object of work is a legal protection of two main values in human life of a family and work. The family is a cell of a society and the state base. The worker which has family duties - the man or the woman which should care of the children, and also about the near relations who require social protection and leaving. The fulfilled duty to a family does not allow to be realised completely on a labour market. The favorable environment for the worker of the having obligation to a family is created by means of the state and regional services, by means of system of family services and by means of the employer and the family. Principles which help to establish the favorable environment for a family it those principles which are regulated in between the national and national right. Family protection is one of overall objectives of the international organisation of work and the European union and the Lithuanian state. In their legal certificates and recommendations that the worker the fulfilling duty to a family should not be discriminated in questions of employment and in a payment. Also such worker should not be discriminated in a society surrounding it. The motherhood and paternity should be strong protected by means of the understanding employer and the state. The state should guarantee social protection in questions of the social benefit for a family and a legal protection of the family rights.

The object of work is a legal protection of two main values in human life of a family and work. The family is a cell of a society and the state base. The worker which has family duties - the man or the woman which should care of the children, and also about the near relations who require social protection and leaving. The fulfilled duty to a family does not allow to be realised completely on a labour market. The favorable environment for the worker of the having obligation to a family is created by means of the state and regional services, by means of system of family services and by means of the employer and the family. Principles which help to establish the favorable environment for a family it those principles which are regulated in between the national and national right. Family protection is one of overall objectives of the international organisation of work and the European union and the Lithuanian state. In their legal certificates and recommendations that the worker the fulfilling duty to a family should not be discriminated in questions of employment and in a payment. Also such worker should not be discriminated in a society surrounding it. The motherhood and paternity should be strong protected by means of the understanding employer and the state. The state should guarantee social protection in questions of the social benefit for a family and a legal protection of the family rights.

While the department of social pedagogics was participating in the international TEMPUS project from 1995 to 1998, the experiments related to the need of social teachers and possibilities of professional functions and questions of professional preparation were held in Klaipėda region. The results of these experiments led to such the following conclusions: 1. All teachers need knowledge and experience of social work. Social teacher who is totally prepared and has obtained practical work experience is significantly needed not only for child care organizations but also for secondary education schools. Similarities and differences of class teacher's and social teacher's activities were observed during the experiments and the possibilities of social teachers successful activities at secondary schools were analysed. 2. While preparing social teachers for educational and child care institutions, specialization is essential as well as specification of their meetings with different educational and care organizations. Special formation of the skills of social activities is essential for future social workers. Work practice, non-formal students' activities and volunteers' work could help to establish this process. Course in the social work for preparation of social workers for educational institutions have to be closely related with practice. 3. It is necessary to evaluate norms of government social and educational institutions. (Extremely formal contacts between these institutions, with only occasional communications, as well as no interest or no care about further child's fortune were identified). 4. Until now, little attention has been given to family problems in Lithuania. It is necessary to develop the initiatives and enthusiasm of future teachers. They need to be able fundamentally to help the child and the family, to reduce and eliminate the reasons for problems occurring. Future teachers need to take initiative and responsibility while creating social projects and implementing them. It is essential to develop the process of selection for future professionals in social pedagogics. Future social teachers need to have clear features of honesty, social skills and work experience. Therefore when accepting students to the social worker's profession, not only the marks of their secondary school diploma should be considered but also personal characteristics and experience.