Annotation

The article examines the current problem of uneven workload distribution between employees, which arises due to managerial decisions within organizations. The author provides examples of the consequences of such practices that negatively affect the psychological climate in the team and labor productivity. The main arguments are supported by the results of research conducted by various institutions, as well as modern law enforcement practice. As a result of the analysis, the author comes to the conclusion that the uneven distribution of workload is not only an organizational problem, but also a socio-legal one. To solve it, a clear legal regulation is needed, providing for both progressive rationing of labor, as well as ensuring transparency in the distribution of workload and building a «horizontal balance» of employee interests.