The article discusses protection of labor as the legal and social issue.

The first part of the paper defines the labor, its role and social significance both individually as well as the general public. The job is shown as a common good which requires protection of the state according to art. 24 of the Polish Constitution. The authors discuss the international regulations and constitutional obligations in this regard. The final part of the paper contains authors conclusions about the causes of lack of adequate protection for labor as a social value and the conditions for the protection and development of the value of the labor market.

The article discusses protection of labor as the legal and social issue.

The first part of the paper defines the labor, its role and social significance both individually as well as the general public. The job is shown as a common good which requires protection of the state according to art. 24 of the Polish Constitution. The authors discuss the international regulations and constitutional obligations in this regard. The final part of the paper contains authors conclusions about the causes of lack of adequate protection for labor as a social value and the conditions for the protection and development of the value of the labor market.