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18 January
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New act on building management and maintenance

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The new Act on Building Management and Maintenance introduces a range of measures aimed at improving the condition of multi-apartment buildings in Croatia, many of which are poorly maintained, causing numerous problems for co-owners, including financial difficulties. Since the Act on Ownership and Other Real Rights came into force in 1997, there have been no detailed legal regulations for building maintenance. Instead, its rules were supplemented by the Regulation on Building Maintenance, which addressed only some aspects of maintenance. These previous provisions have proven legally inadequate and unsuitable for the complex issues of building management. The new act aims to establish...

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18 January
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Proposal for amendments to the foreigners act

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The draft proposal for amendments to the Foreigners Act was open for public consultation from February 28 to March 14. The purpose of these amendments is, among other things, to align with the new EU Blue Card Directive, which aims to facilitate the arrival of highly skilled labor. Additionally, the goal is to increase the efficiency of employing foreign workers, better regulate employment conditions for foreign workers, protect domestic workers, ensure the return of emigrated Croatian citizens, and secure the necessary workforce for the economy. The planned effective date for the amendments is January 1, 2025. Changes The validity period of residence...

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17 January
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Digital services of the financial agency (FINA)

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Commercial services FINA (Financial Agency) is a Croatian state institution that provides a wide range of services in the fields of finance, accounting, and public services, aiming to improve the business environment and promote economic stability. It was established to ensure transparency and efficiency in the financial sector. FINA also facilitates the digital transformation of businesses through innovative services such as e-Signature, e-Archive, and e-Invoice. These services help entrepreneurs and public institutions comply with regulations, reduce paperwork, and enhance the security of business processes. FINA contributes to the modernization of administrative tasks, enabling faster and more efficient business management while increasing...

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17 January
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Digital services of the financial agency

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Public services FINA (Financial Agency), a Croatian state institution providing services in finance, accounting, and digital business, aims to modernize and improve the business environment. It offers tools such as e-Signature, e-Archive, and e-Invoice, which facilitate compliance with regulations, reduce administrative burdens, and increase business security. In line with digitalization, FINA is developing comprehensive digital public services, which will be discussed further below. Digital services – public services The Register of Annual Financial Statements (RGFI) is a public service that provides access to the financial statements of business entities in the Republic of Croatia. Through this register, annual and consolidated financial statements, audit...

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21 November
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Blank debenture as a means of securing a claim

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Blank debentures are one of the instruments for securing monetary claims within the legal system of the Republic of Croatia. A blank debenture is a private document issued by the debtor and certified by a notary public, through which the debtor grants permission to the creditor to collect the owed amount in the event of a failure to fulfill obligations arising from the contractual relationship secured by the debenture. Blank debenture – specifics A blank debenture is a private document certified by a notary public through which the debtor consents to the seizure of all their bank accounts for the purpose of...

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14 November
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Termination due to employee misconduct

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Termination due to employee misconduct is a type of regular termination as prescribed in Article 115 of the Labor Act. It can be issued to an employee if the employer has a valid reason, such as when the employee violates their obligations under the employment relationship, or when the employee fails to follow the employer's instructions, as the employee is obligated to personally perform the work they have undertaken according to the employer's instructions, given in accordance with the nature and type of work. The Labor Act does not explicitly define what constitutes a breach of obligations under the employment relationship...

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14 November
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Personal-conditioned termination

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Personal-conditioned termination is a type of regular terminaton which is regulated under Article 155 of the Labor Act. It allows the employer to protect themselves from the negative consequences of the employment contract when an employee, through no fault of their own, is unable to perform their job duties properly. This type of termination is applicable when an employee is incapable of fulfilling their duties due to permanent changes in their abilities or characteristics that prevent them from doing so. For a decision of personal-conditioned termination to be valid, two key conditions must be met: first, the employee must be unable...

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09 October
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Business-related termination

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An employment relationship established through an employment contract can only be terminated in a manner prescribed by law. The termination of an employment contract can be either regular or extraordinary. The legislator, considering the interests of both the employer and the employee, has provided for the possibility of the employer terminating the employment contract due to economic, technical, or organizational reasons, which is known as a business-related termination. This type of termination is a form of regular dismissal and is regulated by Article 155, Paragraph 1, Point 1 of the Labor Act. As stipulated by the law, this type of termination...

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25 July
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Civil division of co-ownership

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Civil division represents one of the judicial methods of terminating co-ownership, which is applicable when physical or geometric division of co-ownership is not possible or permitted, or when it could not be carried out without significantly reducing the value of the property. It should be noted that the prohibition of the termination of co-ownership applies only to physical division, but not to civil division, unless it is explicitlyexcluded by law. If the subject of the dissolution is real estate, it will be sold at a publicauction according to the provisions of the Enforcement Act, which we will discuss in more...

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19 July
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Physical division of co-ownership

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Each co-owner has the right to terminate co-ownership, if possible and permitted, and this right does not expire. Co-ownership can be terminated through an agreement (voluntary termination) or through the court (judicial termination). This is a non-litigation proceeding, and in the event of a dispute regarding the subject of the division, the scope of the joint property, the rights of individual co-owners or the size of their shares, the court will direct the party to a civil procedure. We will further elaborate two ways of co-ownership dissolution – physical partition and the establishment of condominium ownership. Physical division The court is not bound...

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