Workplace injuries can have significant consequences for both employees and employers. When it comes to determining liability for damages resulting from such injuries, it’s essential to understand the distinction between fault and risk. In this article, we will explore the crucial difference between these two concepts and shed light on when an employer can be […]
Read moreIntroduction The kitchen, undoubtedly a bustling hub of culinary creativity, is also a workplace that comes with its fair share of risks. A recent Serbian court ruling* highlights the importance of ensuring safety measures in such environments, and how the employer’s failure to do so can lead to severe consequences for the employees. Join us […]
Read moreOne question pertains to wage compensation during a workplace injury, while another concerns the compensation for damages an employee may suffer during or in relation to work. The employer is obligated to provide compensation in accordance with Article 164 of the Labor Law and general rules on compensation from the Law on Obligations (“Official Gazette […]
Read moreWhen an employee reports a work-related injury to the employer and provides the appropriate confirmation from the relevant healthcare authority that conducted the initial examination, the employer is obliged to complete a work injury report using the appropriate form and submit it to the competent authorities. Work-related injuries are determined based on the work injury […]
Read moreThe employer’s obligation to report a work-related injury The first step that the employer is required to take upon learning about a work-related injury is to report it to the competent authorities. According to the Law on Occupational Safety and Health (LOOSH), Article 64 mandates that the employer must: Immediately, and at the latest within […]
Read moreEurope and the world In many European countries, the idea of a non-working Friday, i.e. a working week with only four working days, appeared as a response to the general crisis. Although this way of distributing working hours was hinted at six years ago, there were no interested parties in its implementation at that time. […]
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