Unlawful Termination: Navigating the Employer’s Risky Road Ahead
Updated: April 2026 | Next review: October 2026 An employer terminates an employee. The reason is valid, but the procedure is not followed. The court awards damages for unlawful termination in the amount of 18 monthly salaries, plus statutory default interest for the three years the dispute lasted, plus the opposing counsel’s fees. The total […]
Non-Compliance with the EU AI Act Can Be Costly
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) is the European Union’s landmark regulation reshaping how AI technologies are developed and deployed to ensure safe and ethically sound adoption. The Act entered into force on August 1, 2024. Given its broad reach, non-compliance with the EU AI Act quickly becomes one of the most significant regulatory […]
Clinical Trials in Serbia: Why Foreign Sponsors Need Local Representatives
Serbia has become an attractive destination for international pharmaceutical and biotech companies seeking to conduct clinical trials. Competitive costs, experienced investigators, and a favorable regulatory environment make it a gateway for regional research in Southeast Europe. However, for sponsors based outside Serbia, there is one non-negotiable requirement: the appointment of a Local Representative for clinical […]
Return-to-Office and Hybrid work: Where legal compliance meets workplace culture
Return-to-Office (RTO) policies have become a central topic for employers worldwide, including in Serbia, as companies seek to define how work will be organized in the post-pandemic era. While global headlines highlight major U.S. employers such as Amazon, Dell, and Walmart[1] requiring employees to return to the office full-time, the legal framework and practical realities […]
ESG Compliance for Serbian Companies: What You Need to Know
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are becoming increasingly important for companies worldwide, including those in Serbia. Although Serbia does not yet have a comprehensive ESG regulatory framework similar to the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) or the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), various regulations and international influences are shaping the expectations for businesses […]
If You Are Doing Clinical Research In Serbia, You Must Appoint a Data Representative and/or a DPO
Clinical research is a data-intensive field, involving the collection, storage, and analysis of sensitive personal data, including special categories like health data. In Serbia, strict legal frameworks govern the handling of such data to ensure the protection of individual privacy and rights. For clinical research professionals – whether sponsors, investigators, or regulatory affairs teams – […]
ESOP – a Chance to Make Your Best Employees Your Partners
“Everyone talks about building a relationship with your customer. I think you build one with your employees first.” According to Angela Ahrendts, the former VP of Apple, this is what the main focus of companies should be. There is no doubt that motivated and capable associates and employees are the essence of every business. During […]
User Privacy Protection for a Fee: Is the ‘Pay or Okay’ Concept Allowed?
In the dynamic environment of digital business and data protection, the “Pay or Okay” model is increasingly gaining attention as an innovative approach to monetizing online services. If your company provides online services that rely on user data collection, it’s time to seriously consider this model. What is “Pay or Okay”? In short, […]
GDPR and EU AI Act: Key Differences and Areas of Overlap
Ahead of the recently enacted EU AI Act, the atmosphere feels much like the years when companies were in a race to align their operations with the GDPR. Both regulations represent significant shifts in how businesses must operate in the EU, particularly when it comes to managing data and emerging technologies. The GDPR and the […]
Get Ready for the EU AI Act
Artificial intelligence has long been a hot topic that attracts public attention, both for its potential and for the issues of citizens’ rights and protection related to its application. Having that in mind, it was only a matter of time before comprehensive legal regulations would be adopted to govern this area, and the wait has […]