Serbia
Fixed-term contracts are permitted in Serbia but generally cannot be longer than 24 months. Workers on fixed-term contracts have the same rights and obligations as those on indefinite contracts.
Workers recognize 12 paid public holidays in Serbia, some of which are multiple days in duration. A Worker may be entitled to additional public holidays depending on their religion. If the public holiday falls on a Sunday, it is recognized on the next working day. Work performed on a public holiday must be compensated at 110%.
Workers receive at least 20 days of paid vacation per year in addition to a vacation allowance. In the first year of employment or until the Worker has worked for six months, they accrue half of the leave amount monthly. Accrued but unused leave is payable at termination.
There are no official subccategories of Workers in Serbia.
Probationary periods are permitted in Serbia. During the probationary period, notice of at least five working days (or as contracted to) is required to terminate the employment relationship. The Probationary period can last up to six months.
Workers are entitled to sick pay any time they are ill or injured without limitation. Sick leave is paid by the employer. Workers must deliver a doctor's note within three days certifying the inability to work.
A regular workweek is 40 hours per week. Workers cannot work more than 12 hours per day including overtime. During the working day, Workers are entitled to a 30-minute rest break for shifts over six hours. Workers are also entitled to 12 hours of rest per day and 24 hours of rest per week.
Any hours worked in excess of the standard workweek are considered overtime. Overtime must be limited to four hours per day and eight hours per week. Overtime is payable at least 126%. Workers cannot opt out of overtime regulations.
A 13th month salary is not mandatory or customary in Serbia.
Termination must be based on one of the following approved legal reasons: performance failure, misconduct, redundancy, or probation failure. A written warning must have been given to the Worker giving them eight days to respond or improve. Notice periods for terminations range from 15 to 30 days after the probationary period.
Workers must provide a written notice of resignation at least 15 days prior to departure.
In the case of redundancy (layoff due to an economic, organizational, or technical changes), Workers are entitled to severance.
Workers in Serbia are entitled to at least a 0.4% increase in their basic salary for each year of continuous employment.
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