Former SOG Law Firm Senior Associate Jelena Zivkovic has joined NCR Lawyers as a Partner.
Employment Brief: Bulgaria Switches to Electronic Labour Records
Bulgaria has outlined a procedure for electronic labour records (ELR) in a draft Ordinance published for public consultations on 21 May 2024. The switch to ELR will take effect on 1 June 2025, as stipulated by recent amendments to the Labour Code. This represents a significant step in the long-awaited digitalisation of employment records.
Ukraine: Cabinet of Ministers Updates Rules on Reservation of Persons Liable for Military Service
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine issued Resolution No. 650 on "Some Issues with Reservation of Persons Liable for Military Service during Martial Law", dated 5 June 2024 ("Resolution"), which came into force on 8 June 2024.
NNDKP Employment Flash No.3/2024 – Latest News in the Labor Law Field
The Government Decision no. 598/2024 for establishing the minimum gross base salary at national level was published on June 6, 2024, in the Official Gazette Part I no. 529.
Enhancing Workplace Harassment Regulations: An Examination of Romania’s Latest Legislative Efforts
Workplace harassment is a global issue that undermines the dignity of people and the productivity of employers. Recognizing the need for firm legislative measures, Romania has legislated significant changes to create a safer and more equitable work environment. A key development is the 2023 Methodology for Preventing and Combating Gender-Based and Moral Harassment at Work (Methodology), approved by Government Decision No. 970 on October 12, 2023. This article examines the content of this methodology, its integration with international legal instruments such as the ratification of the 2019 ILO Convention No. 190, and the recent adoption of the EU Whistleblowers’ Directive.
Employment Brief: The implementation of the EU Whistleblowing Directive in Poland is Imminent
The bill on the protection of whistleblowers in Poland is at the final stage of the legislative process and the core provisions have been set.
New EU Directive: Better Working Conditions for Bolt and Wolt Couriers
On April 24, 2024, the European Parliament adopted a resolution for a directive aimed at improving working conditions on platforms. This is a significant step towards addressing the needs of platform workers, such as 'Bolt' and 'Wolt' couriers, throughout the European Union.