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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 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 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...

February 14, 2025

Recent Changes in Record-Keeping in the Field of Occupational Safety and Health

A new Rulebook on the Method of Keeping Records and Retention Periods in the Field of Occupational Safety and Health (Official Gazette of the RS No. 5/2025) (“Rulebook”) was recently adopted. It came into effect on January 25, 2025, and will be applied starting from April 28, 2025. The Rulebook completely replaces the previous Rulebook on Records in the Field of Occupational Safety and Health (Official Gazette of the RS No. 62/2007 and 102/2015). The Rulebook maintained the obligation to keep all records that were prescribed under the previous rulebook. The content of the Rulebook has been expanded to include...

February 12, 2025

Data Minimization: Less is More in Privacy Protection

In the era of digital communication and widespread internet use, the collection of personal data has become a routine practice, often without deeper consideration of whether such data is truly necessary. One common example is the requirement to indicate gender when creating an online account, purchasing products and services via online platforms, or for personalizing communication in promotional emails. However, the question arises: is collecting such data truly necessary, and is this practice in line with the principles of personal data protection? Legal Framework in Serbia: The Principle of Data Minimization The domestic legal framework recognizes the importance of limiting...

February 07, 2025

Do Lawyers Have the Right to Collect Personal Data from State Authorities?

As part of their work, lawyers often require access to personal data from state authorities, companies, and other entities to provide legal assistance to their clients. This right is established by the Law on the Legal Profession. However, in practice, institutions frequently refuse to disclose such information to lawyers, In reference to regulations on personal data protection. The issue of lawyers’ right to collect data has been brought before the Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection (“Commissioner”), whose official opinion on this matter was published in the latest edition of the Commissioner’s Collection of Opinions, Positions,...

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