Slovenia: Overview of Labor Law and Employment Policies

Employment Law Overview

• Key Laws and Regulations:
  • Employment Relationships Act
  • Social Security Act
  • Employment Promotion Act
• Legal Characteristics:
  • Aims to protect employee rights and promote fair employment practices.
  • Sets minimum wages, working hours, vacation time, and social security benefits.

Employment Contract Requirements

• Contract Types:
  • Fixed-term contracts (maximum two years)
  • Indefinite contracts
• Contract Terms:
  • Must include employee's name, position, working hours, salary, vacation time, and termination conditions.
  • Must be in Slovenian or accompanied by a Slovenian translation.
• Language and Currency:
  • Contracts must be in Slovenian or accompanied by a Slovenian translation.
  • Salaries must be paid in euros.

Working Time Regulations

• Standard Working Hours: 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day.
• Rest Days and Breaks: Minimum of 24 hours rest per week, 12 hours rest per day.

Vacation Policy

• Annual Leave: Minimum of 20 days of paid annual leave per year.
• Public Holidays: 15 statutory public holidays.
• Special Leaves:
  • Sick leave: Unlimited paid sick leave.
  • Maternity leave: 105 days of paid maternity leave.
  • Paternity leave: 30 days of paid paternity leave.
  • Parental leave: 130 days of paid parental leave per parent.

Employee Dismissal and Contract Termination

• Notice Period: 15 to 80 days, depending on length of service.
• Severance Pay:
  • Less than 10 years of service: 1/5 of average monthly salary
  • 10 to 20 years of service: 1/4 of average monthly salary
  • Over 20 years of service: 1/3 of average monthly salary
• Unfair Dismissal Protection: Employees have the right to appeal unfair dismissals.

Tax Laws

• Personal Income Tax:

  • Salary Range (EUR)	Tax Rate
    0 - 8,500	16%
    8,500 - 25,000	26%
    25,000 - 50,000	33%
    50,000 - 72,000	39%
    72,000+	50%

• Social Security Contributions:

  • Employee: 22.1%
  • Employer: 16.1%

Health Insurance

• Insurance Policy: Employees are required to participate in the national health insurance scheme.
• Coverage: Includes medical, dental, and vision care.

Compensation and Benefits

• Minimum Wage: €1,203.36 per month.
• Compensation Structure: Typically includes base salary, bonuses, and allowances.

Work Permits and Visas

• Permit Requirement: Non-EU/EEA citizens require a work permit.
• Application Process: Apply through Slovenian embassies or consulates or online.

Confidentiality and Non-Compete Clauses

• Enforceability: Confidentiality and non-compete clauses are enforceable in Slovenia.
• Common Provisions: Restrict disclosure of confidential information and working for competitors for a specified period.

Training and Development

• Legal Requirements: Employers must provide safety training and opportunities for skills development.
• Government Support: Government funds training and development programs.

Workplace Diversity and Inclusion

• Legal Requirements: Prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics.
• Enforcement Measures: Employers must establish policies and procedures to prevent discrimination.

Remote Work Policies

• Legal Framework: Remote work is legally recognized in Slovenia.
• Tax and Insurance Implications: Tax and social security implications of remote work depend on specific circumstances.

Authoritative Website Addresses

• Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities of the Republic of Slovenia