On the Jurisdiction Immunities of an International Organization in Labour Disputes Considered by Russian Courts

Abstract

International organizations, as primarily subjects of public international law, often become a part of private law, employment relationship being an important part thereof. Persons entering into these relationships, have to take the special legal status of international organizations into consideration, as well as their non-submission, in some cases, to the jurisdiction of national courts. This article analyzes the practice of Russian courts on labour disputes involving international organizations. The author suggests that the initiation of proceedings with respect to an international organization as a defendant and the court judgments on the merit of the dispute only with the express consent of the organization may distort the point and the assignment of the provided immunity and violate the right of everyone to have access to justice. It is noted that, on the one hand, there should be a balance of the rights and interests of international organizations, and on the other hand, of all those entering into a relationship with this organization.