Bejaković, Predrag

Emergency legislation to prevent the collapse of large companies, help for posted workers, Croatia’s slow post-transition economic progress and the retention of young and skilled labour are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Croatia in the second quarter of 2017.

Despite Croatia's high unemployment rate, companies are finding it difficult to fill vacancies, particular in the construction, shipbuilding and tourism sectors. The Croatian Employers’ Association has urged the government to increase quotas for foreign workers, while trade unions are calling for an increase in wages so as to encourage more Croatians to actively seek work.

Optimism regarding the economy, implementation of reforms to simplify and stabilise the tax system, and new active labour market policy measures to help the most vulnerable groups are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Croatia in the first quarter of 2017.

A new government, the revival of public sector collective bargaining, an increase in the basic salary for civil servants and public employees, and setting the minimum wage are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Croatia in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Between July 2015 and July 2016, a new system of training for union representatives and shop stewards was introduced to modernise union training and enhance social dialogue. The EDUCA project was promoted by the Union of Autonomous Trade Unions of Croatia (SSSH) with the support of unions from the metalwork, construction, energy and commercial sectors.

The general election result, industrial relations developments, equality in the workplace, what makes a good employer, trade union education and moves to improve social dialogue are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Croatia in the third quarter of 2016.

A vote of no confidence in the government, suspension of active labour market measures and problems with educational reforms are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Croatia in the second quarter of 2016.

​The election of Croatia’s new Prime Minister and government, and serious challenges to public finance over public-sector wages are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Croatia in the first quarter of 2016.

A collective agreement in Croatia’s construction sector has been signed and the social partners have asked the government to extend it to cover the whole sector. They believe this would help combat unfair competition from the cheap labour created by the grey economy. The agreement would also serve as a blueprint for other sectors.

The Amendment to the 2008 Act on Guarantees of Rights of Employees has been adopted, ensuring employee rights in cases of employer insolvency and where the employer’s account is frozen.