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September 11, 2024

Recent Amendments to Labor Law in Slovenia: The Right to Disconnect After Working Hours and During Leave – Is It Possible To Introduce This Right Into Serbian Legislation?

The recent amendments to the labor law in Slovenia introduce the right for employees to disconnect during daily and weekly rest periods, annual leave, or other justified reasons for absence from work. This marks a significant step towards protecting employees in the era of digital capitalism, where the line between personal and work time is increasingly blurred. This amendment allows employees, during their free time, to be unavailable to employers via email, phone, or other communication channels, except in very few cases. If an employer violates this right, they may face fines of up to EUR 4,000. The question arises...

September 06, 2024

PR Legal is Pleased to Introduce the Newest Member of Our Team!

We are excited to share that attorney Ana Radojević has joined PR Legal as a Senior Associate. Ana has been a member of the Belgrade Bar Association since 2017, and her experience in the areas of regulatory compliance and intellectual property will contribute to the distinctive way our firm operates. We are excited about her joining our team and believe that together we will create new value and continue to be a trusted partner for our clients. Ana has worked on many significant projects, which have advanced her career.

September 03, 2024

New Travel Rules for Europe: EES and ETIAS Systems

The European Union has introduced two travel systems: the Entry/Exit System (“EES”) and the European Travel Information and Authorization System (“ETIAS”). As stated, these systems were implemented to enhance security and travel efficiency, and are part of a broader strategy by the European Union to strengthen borders and regulate migration, ensuring that entry into the territory is both safe and convenient for travelers. Below, we provide more information about these systems, which will be implemented in the near future. EES The EES is an entry/exit registration system that requires the registration of travelers, with or without a visa, who are...

August 29, 2024

Pay-or-Okay: Guidelines of the European Data Protection Board

As we wrote in our earlier article (available here), according to the decision made by the German data protection authority at the end of last year, the use of the "pay-or-okay" principle is generally allowed. This model involves a cookie notice (via a so-called cookie banner) on a website, giving the user the choice between: Consenting to the processing of personal data for personalized advertising purposes, and Paying a certain amount as a subscription fee, in which case the person can use the website without activating cookies that track and analyze their behavior on the website (for displaying ads from...

August 26, 2024

How to Address the Issue of Authorship When Publishing a Photograph by an Unidentified Author?

Recently, the Court of Appeal in Belgrade, in its ruling No. Gž4 168/22 dated May 30, 2024, addressed the issue of determining copyright infringement in a case where, at the time of publication of the work, a different author was credited as the author. Background The Plaintiff personally credited another party as the author of the photograph at the time of its publication on an internet portal. The Defendant (media) obtained the published photograph from that internet portal and, when publishing the acquired photograph, credited the individual listed as the author of the photograph. The Defendant acted in good faith,...

August 20, 2024

Offer of an Annex to the Employment Contract: Is There a Delay in the Deadline for Employee Response During Temporary Work Incapacity?

In Judgment No. Rev2 1986/22 dated November 24, 2023, the Supreme Court took the position that the days during which the employee was on sick leave cannot be counted in the eight-day period within which the employee is obligated to respond to the offer of an annex to the employment contract, starting from the date of receipt of the offer. Below, we analyze the reasons for the judgment. Background  The defendant employer presented the employee with an offer to conclude an annex to the employment contract to change the elements for determining salary. The employee received the offer but refused...

August 16, 2024

e-Sick Leave: Continuation of the Digitalization of Health Insurance Services Through the New Service

By the end of 2024 in Serbia, the activation of the e-Sick Leave service is expected. This service will allow employees to electronically submit reports on temporary inability to work ("Medical Certificate"), instead of delivering them in person to employers. In addition to existing applications such as e-Health for scheduling appointments with chosen doctors and e-Prescription, which has eliminated the need for paper prescriptions, this marks a continued effort towards digitalizing the healthcare system.  Why is e-Sick Leave being introduced? In practice, employees traditionally delivered Medical Certificates in person to their employers after their sick leave ended, i.e., at the...

August 13, 2024

Legal Regulations Regarding the Status of Freelancers

Although not recognized in domestic legislation for a long time, freelancers finally saw a resolution to their long-standing battle for legal recognition of their status by the end of 2022. Amendments to the Law on Personal Income Tax ("Law"), which followed months of protests and negotiations with relevant authorities, officially established and regulated the status of this category of workers. This legal framework now clearly defines their rights and obligations in a transparent manner. A freelancer is considered any individual who earns income in the Republic of Serbia by providing specific services and is not registered in any form recognized...

August 07, 2024

Environmental Protection Charge in Case of Business Activities Conducted in Multiple Local Government Units

In accordance with the Law on Charges on Usage of Public Goods ("Law"), the Government of the Republic of Serbia, in April 2024, adopted the Regulation on Criteria for Determining Activities that Impact the Environment and the Amounts of Fees ("Regulation"). The Regulation further defines the criteria for determining activities that impact the environment, within the prevalent activity of the charge payer (legal entities, entrepreneurs, and branches of foreign legal entities), as well as the amounts of charges for environmental protection and improvement. Among other things, the Regulation prescribes the method of payment and determination of the charge amount in...

July 31, 2024

PR Legal was the Exclusive Country Contributor to the CEELM Comparative Legal Guide: Data Protection 2024 for Serbia

CEE Legal Matters (“CEELM”) is a print and online publication for and about lawyers working in Europe's emerging legal markets. PR Legal was honored to be invited to contribute an analysis on personal data protection compliance in Serbia for the CEELM publication. The CEELM Comparative Legal Guide: Data Protection 2024 looks at key aspects of data protection laws across different jurisdictions, focusing on the main regulations, entities, and sectors covered. It discusses territorial application, regulatory authorities, and data breach protocols. The guide also explores penalties for non-compliance, enforcement trends, the influence of emerging technologies, and expected legal changes. Our Managing...

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