{"id":4535,"date":"2024-11-25T12:15:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T12:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/law.webdevbar.com\/?page_id=4535"},"modified":"2025-01-20T19:59:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T19:59:24","slug":"labor-law","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vaic.hr\/en\/labor-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Labor law"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\tIntroduction<\/h2>[vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Labor law in Croatia covers a wide range of legal issues related to employment relationships, the rights and obligations of workers and employers. Our law firm provides comprehensive legal services to assist you in addressing all aspects of labor law, from drafting employment contracts to termination of contracts and protecting the rights of both workers and employers.<\/p>\n

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\n\tTermination of employment contract<\/h2>[vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Termination of employment contract:<\/strong> We provide legal advice and support for regular or extraordinary terminations, ensuring compliance with all legal regulations.<\/p>\n

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Extraordinary termination:<\/strong> We advise you on cases where an employer or employee wishes to terminate the employment relationship extraordinarily, in accordance with the Labor Act.<\/p>\n

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\n\tRights of workers after termination<\/h2>[vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Rights of workers after termination:<\/strong> We provide detailed information about workers’ rights following the termination of employment, including severance pay, unemployment benefits, and social rights, and assist in realizing them.<\/p>\n

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Unemployment benefits in Croatia:<\/strong> We help you in claiming unemployment benefits according to the regulations of the Employment Service.<\/p>\n

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\n\tEmployment relations and regulations<\/h2>[vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Draft of an employment contract:<\/strong> We advise on drafting employment contracts to protect your interests as either an employer or employee, and also provide services for preparing employment contracts.<\/p>\n

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Work permit for third country nationals:<\/strong> We inform you about the legal requirements and procedures for employing workers from outside the European Union.<\/p>\n

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Hiring:<\/strong> We ensure that employment practices comply with legal regulations.<\/p>\n

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Workplace bullying:<\/strong> We advise on workers’ rights in cases of harassment or discrimination in the workplace.<\/p>\n

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Workplace discrimination:<\/strong> We provide legal support and protection in cases of discrimination based on gender, race, age, or any other legally prohibited form of discrimination.<\/p>\n

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Workplace injury:<\/strong> We assist in claims for damages and asserting rights in case of workplace injuries.<\/p>\n

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Child benefits:<\/strong> We advise and assist in realizing all worker benefits, including child benefits.<\/p>\n

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\n\tCollective agreements and working conditions<\/h2>[vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Collective agreements:<\/strong> We provide advice on negotiating and drafting collective agreements between employers and workers’ unions.<\/p>\n

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Working hours regulations:<\/strong> We assist in ensuring the legality of employers’ decisions regarding working hours, overtime, and days off.<\/p>\n

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\n\tEmployee data protection<\/h2>[vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Employee data protection:<\/strong> We provide legal support regarding the proper storage and processing of employee personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act.<\/p>\n

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Employment law claims:<\/strong> We represent you in all legal disputes related to employment, including disputes about termination, discrimination, and workers’ rights, as well as claims for violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.<\/p>\n

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\n\tConclusion<\/h2>[vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Employment relations in Croatia can be complex and require detailed knowledge of legal regulations. Our law firm offers comprehensive legal support to ensure compliance with workers’ and employers’ rights, from drafting contracts to resolving disputes.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t[vc_column_text]Extraordinary termination of an employment contract results in immediate termination of the employment relationship without notice, but it can only be applied in exceptional situations and with solid evidence of a serious breach of duties.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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