Labor

New Law on Safety and Health at Work

On April 28, 2023, symbolically on the International Day for Safety and Health at Work, the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia adopted the New Law on Safety and Health at Work (“Official Gazette of the RS”, No. 35/2023 – hereinafter: the New Law), which entered into force on May 7, 2023. The New Law brings a large number of novelties in the field of safety and health at work (hereinafter: OSH), and its main goal is the complete alignment of OSH regulation with European standards, and consequently, a significant reduction in the number of injuries at work and occupational diseases of employees.

Implementation of the EU Directives on Work-Life Balance and on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions: Slovenia

The EU Directive on Work-life balance was implemented in the Slovenian national legislation on 01 April 2023, resulting in notable changes and obligations for employers. As for the EU Directive on Transparent and predictable working conditions, its provisions will be incorporated within the amendments to the Employment Relationship Act, which will anticipatedly be presented to the National Assembly for adoption in the upcoming autumn. What implications do these directives hold for businesses?

Implementation of the EU Directives on Work-Life Balance and on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions: Slovakia

The EU Directives on Work-life balance and on Transparent and predictable working conditions were introduced into the Latvian national legislation in August 2022 and brought about significant changes and obligations for the employers. What do they mean for businesses?

Implementation of the EU Directives on Work-Life Balance and on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions: Latvia

Update of Regulations Relating to Foreign Nationals

Two laws concerning the work and residence of foreign nationals in Serbia have been updated this July. The Serbian Parliament has adopted the amendments to the Law on Foreign Nationals (“LFN”) and to the Foreign Nationals Employment Act (“FNEA”). Among the main reasons for these amendments are harmonization with EU regulations and standards, as well as the current trend of increased presence of foreign workforce in Serbia, the need for which is expected to continue to be on the rise.

Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 413, On the Determination of Entry, Residence, and Employment in the Republic of Albania of Foreign Nationals, Employees of an IT Company

On 07.07.2023, the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Albania adopted the Decision "On the determination of entry, residence, and employment in the Republic of Albania of foreign nationals, employees of an IT company" (hereinafter referred to as the “Decision”).

Implementation of the EU Directives on Work-Life Balance and on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions: Czech Republic

The EU Directives on Work-life balance and on Transparent and predictable working conditions are expected to take effect in the Czech national legislation in the second half of 2023 with some exceptions starting on 1 January 2024. They will bring about significant changes and obligations for the employers. What will they mean for businesses?