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March 28, 2025

What Happens with the Claim for Lost Salaries in Case of the Employee’s Death?

In its judgment No. Rev2 4375/22 of July 26, 2023, the Supreme Court of Cassation took the position that, regarding the right to file a lawsuit for damages in the form of lost salaries due to the consequences of the unlawful termination of the deceased employee's employment, the legal successors of the deceased employee are entitled to file the lawsuit, as the inheritance opens upon death, and the property, by operation of law, passes to the heirs. What is Provided by the Regulations? The Constitution of the Republic of Serbia guarantees the right to work and, in this regard, the...

March 26, 2025

PR Legal Re-Ranked by Legal 500

We are proud to announce that once again, PR Legal has been recognized by Legal 500 as one of the leading law firms in Serbia in the field of Employment! This achievement affirms our commitment to providing exceptional legal support in all aspects of labor law – from advising employers and employees, to labor dispute resolution, and the implementation of complex employment strategies. Starting this year, Legal 500 is awarding the “Client Satisfaction” recognition to a select few law firms within the same jurisdiction that have been distinguished by outstanding client feedback. We are especially pleased that our firm is...

March 19, 2025

DEMO Version of the e-Delivery Note System Now Available: Preparing Future Users for Obligations Effective January 1, 2026

The Law on Electronic Delivery Notes (“Law”) entered into force on December 6, 2024. In one of our previous articles (link), we have already discussed the innovations it introduces. The Law provides for the introduction of the E-Delivery Note System within the framework of the Electronic Invoicing System (known as SEF). It stipulates that the initial compliance obligations will take effect on January 1, 2026, while full implementation is scheduled for October 1, 2027. To ensure a more precise regulation of the E-Delivery Note System, the Rulebook on Electronic Delivery Notes (“Rulebook”) has recently been adopted. The Rulebook further regulates...

March 12, 2025

Merger Control in Serbia: What you Need to Know?

Merger control in Serbia is one of the key segments of competition law, aimed at preventing the creation or strengthening of market dominance that could distort fair competition. In Serbia, this process is regulated by the Law on Protection of Competition (“Law”), with the Commission for Protection of Competition (“CPC”) as the competent authority overseeing its implementation. When is a Merger Notification Required? A merger notification is mandatory if the following thresholds are met: the total worldwide turnover of all participants in the merger exceeds EUR 100 million, provided that at least one participant generates more than EUR 10 million...

March 10, 2025

The Impact of International Sanctions on Contractual Relationships – Is There a Place for the Application of the Force Majeure Doctrine?

International sanctions refer to a wide range of actions that certain states take against others in order to pressure them to change aspects of their foreign and domestic policies. In addition to targeting states, sanctions may also be directed at companies in which a significant portion of the capital is owned by states targeted by sanctions, or at politically exposed individuals, or persons with relevant political connections. U.S. Sanctions in the Energy Sector On January 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas (two of the most significant Russian oil producers and exporters)...

March 07, 2025

The Right to a Personal Name and the Right to Personal Data Protection: Where Is the Boundary?

The Court of Appeal in Belgrade recently issued a significant judgment addressing the relationship between the right to a personal name and the right to personal data protection. The dispute arose from the unauthorized use of a former employee’s name in company documents after the termination of employment, raising questions about the scope of protection of these two rights and the applicable legal framework under the Family Law and the Law on Personal Data Protection. Factual Background The plaintiff was employed by the defendant as a customer service representative and call center agent until March 2020. In May of the...

March 03, 2025

Payment of Public Revenues and Income: What You Need to Know About the New Structure of the Reference Number

As of January 1, 2025, payments to accounts designated for public revenue and income are no longer possible using a general reference number – based on Model 97 with a control number and territorial code. In other words, the municipality codebook (which consists of a control number and a territorial code for individual municipalities) is no longer applicable for payments of public revenue and income. Instead, a new structure for the reference number is implemented. This change has been introduced by the latest amendments to the Rulebook on the Conditions and Manner of Managing Accounts for Public Revenue Payments and...

February 26, 2025

Obligations of Traders in Advertising Food Products

The Assembly of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce (“SCoC”) recently adopted the Code of Practice for Advertising by Wholesale and Retail Traders of Food Products (“Code”), which entered into force on January 1, 2025. The purpose of the Code is to support wholesale and retail traders of food products in the Republic of Serbia in advertising and to regulate compliance with ethical principles and fundamental advertising standards. By implementing the Code in practice, the following objectives are intended to be achieved: Increase consumer trust in advertising and marketing communications, Provide effective solutions to consumer protection issues from unethical advertising, Reduce...

February 21, 2025

Employee Not Performing Work – Does They Still Have the Right to a Salary?

When, during the employment, an employee does not perform work or is absent from work for reasons that do not guarantee them right to compensation, they are not entitled to salary for that period. At the same time, the employer is obliged to pay contributions for mandatory social insurance, based on the lowest prescribed contribution base. Income tax is not paid in such cases because no income has been paid. On the other hand, in the ruling case no. Gž1 3825/22 from August 31, 2023, the Court of Appeal in Kragujevac took a different stance. By paying contributions on behalf...

February 19, 2025

The Commission For Protection Of Competition Conducts Sectoral Analysis in the Pharmaceutical Industry

The Commission For Protection Of Competition of the Republic of Serbia ("Commission") recently announced that it will conduct a sectoral analysis of the pharmaceutical industry, specifically examining market conditions and competition in the human drug market in Serbia. This decision comes in light of increasing regulatory oversight and the need to assess competitive conditions in this key sector. The announced sectoral analysis commenced with the distribution of questionnaires to pharmacy institutions operating a larger number of retail outlets, aimed at gathering essential data for the analysis. Throughout the sectoral analysis, the Commission will review medicines listed under the reimbursement scheme...

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