Slovenia
Background information on industrial relations in Slovenia
- 09 Dec 2003
Slovenia: Participation through employees' councils<#PDF_LINK>Since 1993, Slovenia has had legislation in place on the establishment of elected employees' councils at company level, with a range of information, consultation, co-determination and other rights. This article sets out the rules on the establishment, composition, operation and rights of employees' councils.
- 09 Dec 2003
Slovenia: Social partners and government discuss healthcare reform<#PDF_LINK>In November 2003, after a long period of preparation, the Slovenian government presented the outline of a healthcare reform plan to the tripartite Economic and Social Council. One of the most contentious proposals is the transfer of premiums for voluntary supplementary health insurance to the compulsory health insurance system, and the social partners and experts differ in their views on such a change.
- 22 Oct 2003
Slovenia: Part-time work in focus<#PDF_LINK>In 2003, new regulations on part-time work came into force in Slovenia. While these do not differ substantially in their content from the previous rules, they are now set out in a more clear and precise way. Part-time work remains relatively uncommon in Slovenia, affecting only around 6% of those in employment, compared with around 18% in the current EU. Women's part-time work is somewhat higher at around 8%, but this is even further below the EU figure of around one third. A key reason for the low level of part-time work among both women and men is that a full-time income is generally needed to achieve a decent standard of living.
- 30 Jul 2003
Slovenia: Tripartite social agreement signed for 2003-5<#PDF_LINK>In April 2003, the Slovenian government and social partners signed a social agreementfor 2003-5, setting the general direction for economic and social development over the next two years and defining the tasks of the signatories. The main stated aim of the agreement is to achieve a balance between economic efficiency and social and legal security. The accord includes important provisions on issues such as wage policy, employment, training, social dialogue, equal opportunities and taxation.
- 15 Jan 2003
Slovenia: Collective bargaining legislation examined<#PDF_LINK>Slovenia's legislation on collective bargaining - which regulates matters such as the parties to collective agreements, negotiating procedures, the content of agreements and dispute resolution - is undergoing a major shake-up in early 2003. We examine the development of the relevant legislation, the current provisions and the reforms which are expected to be adopted in the first half of 2003.