Join Our Team! We are looking for a Senior Associate

We are currently looking for an Attorney at Law to join the firm's team in the capacity of a Senior Associate, with particular expertise in Corporate/Commercial, and preferably Personal Data Protection. Candidate’s profile/experience: University degree in Law obtained at a university in the Republic of Serbia; Serbian Bar exam; At least 3 years of working experience as an Attorney at Law in the abovementioned practice areas, after passing the Bar exam; Excellent written and spoken English; Strong computer skills; Excellent writing and analytical skills, ability to handle multiple matters with independence and sound judgment; Strong work ethic and strong legal...

Change in the Capital Registration Procedure in the Business Entities Register

On March 25, 2024, the Business Registers Agency (“BRA”) published a notice on its website regarding the amended procedure for registering changes in the capital of business entities, effective from April 2, 2024 (available here). The subject change pertains to increases and/or decreases in capital for any reason, and it consists of registering all increases or decreases as a single total amount of capital after the change. The purpose of this change is to simplify the overview of capital status and shareholders' contributions for business entities and all interested parties. Accordingly, when a company carries out a capital increase procedure...

In the Focus of European Personal Data Protection Bodies: Cookie Rules and Data Transfer to Controller’s Partners

In one of our previous texts (available here), we wrote about the guidelines of the European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) regarding the appearance and content of cookie notices. In that context, below we provide more information about the new practice of the national data protection authorities (“DPA”). Belgium The Belgian DPA recently dismissed a complaint regarding the absence of a “Reject All” option on the first, i.e., initial level, i.e., layer of cookie banners. This decision was made because in the specific case, on the mentioned first level of the banner, the user was provided with the option “Confirm My...

PR Legal re-ranked at The Legal 500

We are deeply proud and pleased to announce that PR Legal has been re-ranked by The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 as one of the leading offices in Serbia in the field of Employment Law. What has notably contributed to the abovesaid ranking on this prestigious list is the successful advising of the clients with regards to the structuring and implementation of various projects which, among other things, include significant changes concerning the organizational units and workplaces, as well as general acts, employment agreements and other documentation in relation thereto. Some of our clients’ testimonials: "The legal team is highly educated,...

Open Balkan: Unified labor market of Serbia, North Macedonia and Albania launched on March 1

As we wrote in one of our previous texts (available here), at the summit of the Open Balkan initiative held in Tirana on December 21, 2021, a series of agreements were signed between Serbia, North Macedonia and Albania. One of them is the Agreement on Conditions for Free Access to the Labor Market in the Western Balkans, which was subsequently ratified and published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia – International Treaties no. 27/2021 of December 30, 2021 („the Agreement“). Citizens of the contracting parties have the right to freely move, reside and work within territories of...

Changes in the Internal Organization and Job Classification in the Process of Resolving Redundant Employees – When Must the Rulebook Enter into Force?

In Decision Rev2 987/22 dated May 12, 2022, the Supreme Court of Cassation (now the Supreme Court) took the position that an employee's employment can be terminated due to redundancy even before the rulebook on internal organization and job classification, which introduced organizational changes at the employer, comes into force, or before its implementation begins. The reasoning in the subject decision states, among other things, that this position was taken because the basis for issuing the termination decision in the specific case was not the regulation (on organization and job classification) but rather the decision was made as part of...

Constitutional Court: Principle of Equality and Prohibition of Discrimination in Calculating Salary Compensation for Maternity Leave and Leave for Childcare

By Decision no. IUz 60/2021 dated January 18, 2024, published in the Official Gazette of RS no. 11/2024 dated February 14, 2024 (“Decision”), it was established that, due to the violation of the constitutionally guaranteed prohibition of discrimination, the provision of Article 13, paragraph 1 of the Law on Financial Support to Families with Children (Official Gazette of RS no. 113/17, 50/18, 46/21 - Decision of the CC, 51/21 - Decision of the CC, 53/21 - Decision of the CC, 66/21, 130/21, 43/23 - Decision of the CC, and 62/23), which regulates the basis for salary, i.e., wage compensation for...

Breaking News: Legalink Launches Labour & Employment Directory

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone achieved by the global Legalink network, of which PR Legal proudly stands as a member! Legalink has recently unveiled its highly anticipated Labour & Employment Directory, marking a pivotal moment in the realm of international legal expertise. This innovative resource serves as a guiding light, highlighting the unmatched expertise of practitioners in the field. Featuring 37 member firms, the experts within the network specializing in employment law are ready to contribute to the transformation of the global employment law landscape. Guided by the expertise of Labour & Employment Group leaders, including our...

The Constitutional Court: Lawsuit for Payment of Mandatory Social Insurance Contributions Does Become Time-barred

The practice of the courts of the Republic of Serbia regarding an employee's right to claim payment of contributions for mandatory social security by an employer in the court proceeding has been inconsistent in the previous period. Namely, the following standings could be encountered in previous judicial practice: deciding on this matter does not fall within the jurisdiction of the court, but is subject to an administrative (tax) proceeding, i.e., before the competent administrative (tax) authority, i.e., according to the provisions of the Law on Tax Procedure and Tax Administration (“LTPTA”), since the contribution represent public revenue; accordingly, such lawsuit...

Regulation of the Status of Foreigners in Serbia from now on Only Electronically

In the Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia no. 6/2024 from January 26, 2024, the following by-laws have been published: Rulebook on Issuing a Unified Permit for Temporary Residence and Work of a Foreigner; Rulebook on Approval of Temporary Residence; and Rulebook on Electronic Submission of a Request for Permanent Residence. The aforesaid rulebooks on the issuance of a unified permit for temporary residence and work of foreigners, and on the approval of a temporary residence came into force on February 1, 2024, while the rulebook governing the electronic submission of a request for permanent residence became effective on...