Health & Safety At Work: Protection Now Includes Remote Workers
📍 Belgrade, May 2025 — Serbia has amended its Law on Health & Safety At Work to reflect modern work models.
Employers must now protect workers not only in offices but also when they work from home.
Attorney Petar Kilibarda from Stojković Attorneys (STATT) and safety expert Saša Kuzmanović explained the changes in a recent interview.
Health & Safety At Work no longer applies only to physical workplaces.
Remote work now falls under the same legal protections as office-based roles.
The law aims to provide equal safety standards, regardless of where employees work.
🔍 What Has Changed?
- ✅ Employers must assess health and safety risks at home-based workstations.
- ✅ They can inspect remote conditions using tools like video calls or photos.
- ✅ Each remote arrangement now requires a written agreement between employer and employee.
- ✅ Safety obligations now extend beyond traditional workspaces.
⚖ What Attorney Petar Kilibarda Says
“Employers must document working conditions even outside the office,” said Petar Kilibarda, attorney at STATT.
“The new law strengthens remote workers’ rights and makes compliance more transparent.”
🛠 Insights from Safety Expert Saša Kuzmanović
“Health & Safety At Work isn’t limited to factories anymore,” said Kuzmanović.
“Remote workers also face risks. The law ensures these risks are not ignored.”
“Employees must now report any unsafe conditions they face while working from home.”
👥 Who Should Take Action?
📌 Companies with remote or hybrid work models
📌 HR and legal teams updating policies and contracts
📌 Remote workers who need clarity on their rights
📌 Employers unsure how to assess risks outside the office
📎 Final Thoughts
Serbia’s labor law now matches the reality of modern work.
Health & Safety At Work protections follow the employee — wherever they log in.
STATT helps employers and workers align with the new rules and avoid legal risks.
📩 Need help adapting your contracts or internal policies?
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