Abstract: The subject of this research is the positions of the Russian legislation, law enforcement practice, as well as the existing in legal science views on the problems of agreement-based regulation of relations in the area of labor. The authors meticulously examine the interaction between civil and labor law. Particular attention is given to the questions of the cross-sectoral linkages of the two branches, which has recently acquired special scientific relevance. This is encouraged by the development of legislative system and necessity of practical implementation. The civil and labor law remain in constant interaction and development; thus, it is necessary to ensure the balance between civil legal and labor legal regulation of social relations endued into the agreement-based form. The article applies the cross-sectoral method of scientific analysis, as well as provides forecast of the development of legal regulation of the agreement-based form of relations in the area of labor. The authors substantiate the position that the future achievement of establishment of the systemic regulation of relations in the area of labor requires ensuring the interaction between the civic and labor law. It is pointed at subsidiary application of the norms of civil law to labor relations. The article provides an original understanding on the development of legal regulation in the area of labor, considering the interaction between civil and labor law.