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From stratification of the society until today, labor law has undergone some 4 stages. Each phase is characterized by conquering of new rights and freedoms and the Labor law itself has kept this dynamic feature today given that its existence is conditioned by prevailing trends and relationships in society.

The Labour law is the name for a set of legal rules governing the formation, content and termination of employment as well as the legal position of subjects of labor law.

The Labour Law defines the legal regulations related to labor rights and obligations in the Republic of Serbia. Basic provisions of this law defines the object to be legally determined, the relations among the law, regulations and employment contracts, fundamental rights and obligations, as well as the prohibition of discrimination. The Labour Law applies to all employees in the Republic of Serbia including foreign nationals and stateless persons who work for an employer in the territory of the Republic of Serbia, as well as the employees who were sent to work abroad.

An employee is defined as a natural person employed by an employer. An employer is defined as domestic or foreign legal entity or natural person who employs or engages one or more persons to work. Every employee is entitled to salary, safety and protection of life and health at work, health care, protection of personal integrity and other rights provided by the present law. The Labour Law provides special categories of employees, such as pregnant women, disabled persons and younger than 18 years.

In connection with the above, our law firm provides the following services:

1. Drafting general acts for employers such as the rules of procedure and the rules of organization and classification
2. Drafting employment contracts and corresponding annexes as well as agreement to terminate the employment including other necessary documentation
3. Consulting on harmonization of a company’s acts with labor law regulations
4. Advising clients regarding decision-making in relation to employment and working conditions
5. Counseling and representation in proceedings of conclusion and implementation of collective agreements
6. Counseling and representation in proceedings of redundancy
7. Counseling related to safety and protection at work
8. Representation in proceedings for exercising of employment rights relating to the payment of wages, contributions, retirement and other rights from employment
9. Representation in disputes relating to the merits of termination of employment
10. Representation in disputes relating to compensation for pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages for injuries at work
11. Preparation and drafting of documents necessary for obtaining work permits for foreigners
12. Preparation of acts necessary for employees to work abroad
13. Counseling and representation in proceedings relating to the prevention of abuse at work – mobbing
14. Counseling and representation in other labor law procedures