The Slovenian government has announced plans to introduce a mandatory Christmas bonus (“winter bonus”) for all employees. The proposed amount is half the national minimum wage – around 639 euros – and is tax and contribution free. While this may sound like good news for employees, the timing raises serious concerns for employers. Introducing a […]
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The Slovenian National Assembly has adopted an amendment to the Labor Market Regulation Act introducing a transitional period for the abolition of higher unemployment benefits for cross-border workers. The amendment was prepared at the suggestion of the Trade Union of Slovenian Migrant Workers, which had threatened to launch a referendum if the issue was not […]
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On September 19, 2025, the Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia (No. 70/25) published the Act Amending and Supplementing the Act on the Regulation of the Labor Market (ZUTD-I). The Act entered into force on September 20, 2025, with most of the substantive changes taking effect on January 1, 2026. The reform introduces higher […]
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Slovenia is reintroducing a more favorable flat-tax system (“normiranci”) after last year’s restrictive reforms that significantly limited its use. Widely relied upon by entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals, the regime is once again opening space for growth by raising thresholds and adjusting tax brackets, aiming to encourage entrepreneurship while still ensuring fair taxation. Why the Flat-Tax […]
READ MOREFor employees working in Slovenia, understanding the different ways an employment relationship can end is essential. One common option is the mutual termination of employment contract, often referred to as “sporazumna odpoved” in Slovenian. This allows both the employee and the employer to agree on ending the employment under conditions they set together. Mutual termination […]
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Slovenia has significantly expanded its official list of shortage occupations for 2025. Only a few years ago this list was limited to a small number of professions, while today it covers more than 100 occupations across almost all sectors of the economy. The expansion reflects broader labor market trends both in Slovenia and across the […]
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The European Union is introducing a new set of rules aimed at increasing pay transparency and closing the gender pay gap. The Pay Transparency Directive (EU Directive 2023/970), adopted on 6 June 2023, introduces obligations that will fundamentally change how companies approach pay structures, hiring practices, and internal reporting. Member States must transpose the directive […]
READ MOREIn an effort to position itself as an attractive destination for international professionals amid intensifying global competition for highly qualified talent, Slovenia has introduced tax incentives for highly skilled professionals. From January 2025 onwards, individuals who meet specific criteria will be eligible for a new tax incentive, offering a reduced personal income tax rate of […]
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As of June 19, 2025, Slovenia has enacted a new Law on the Recognition of Professional Qualifications in Healthcare, aimed at simplifying the employment process for foreign medical professionals. The law streamlines procedures, reduces administrative barriers, and introduces several important changes: According to the Ministry of Health of Republic of Slovneia, over 150 candidates are […]
READ MOREThe amendment to the Foreigners Act (ZTuj-2I) enters into force. The Act on Amendments and Additions to the Foreigners Act was adopted by the National Assembly on 25 April 2025. The amendment transposes into the legal order of the Republic of Slovenia the provisions of several legal acts of the European Union, the amended Directive […]
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