Labor Law Attorney in Belgrade

Law Firm “Đurić i saradnici” provides legal assistance in the field of labor law to employees, directors, management, entrepreneurs, and employers who want legal security, timely protection of their rights, and clearly defined employment relationships.

As labor law attorneys in Belgrade, we advise clients on the establishment and termination of employment, the drafting and analysis of employment contracts, the preparation of employers’ general acts, the protection of employees’ rights, the conduct of proceedings concerning termination of employment contracts, and representation in labor disputes. We also assist in situations requiring urgent action, such as unlawful dismissal, breach of rights arising from an employment contract, unpaid wages, mobbing, discrimination, and compensation for damages in employment relationships.

Our approach is practical and solution-oriented. Our goal is for the client — whether acting as an employee or an employer — to receive a clear legal assessment, a precise proposal for further steps, and representation that protects their rights and business interests.

Labor Law

Labor law governs the relationships between employees and employers, as well as the rights, obligations, and responsibilities arising from those relationships. In practice, this involves much more than the employment contract itself. Labor law covers the establishment of employment relationships, work outside an employment relationship, probationary work, contract annexes, dismissals, disciplinary proceedings, employees’ rights, occupational health and safety, protection against discrimination and workplace harassment, compensation for damages, rulebooks, job classification, collective agreements, and other internal acts of the employer.

A labor law attorney is important to both employees and employers. Employees need professional legal assistance when they want to protect their rights, challenge an unlawful decision by their employer, or assess whether their rights under the Labor Law, employment contract, or other regulations have been violated. For employers, legal support is important for properly regulating employment relationships, reducing the risk of disputes, aligning internal acts with regulations, and efficiently managing human resources.

Our Services Include

Drafting and harmonizing employers’ general acts

We assist employers in drafting, revising, and aligning general acts that govern employment relationships within a company. This includes the rulebook on labor, the rulebook on job classification, decisions, procedures, internal policies, and other acts relevant to work organization and employee management.

This service also includes a legal analysis of existing acts, a review of compliance with the Labor Law and other relevant regulations, the alignment of internal procedures with the employer’s business needs, and the preparation of documentation that reduces the risk of future labor disputes. It is particularly useful for companies that want clearly regulated employment relationships, efficient human resource management, and greater confidence in decision-making regarding employees.

Drafting employment contracts and contracts for work outside an employment relationship

We draft, analyze, and tailor employment contracts in accordance with the client’s specific business model and needs. As part of this service, we provide support in establishing employment relationships, modifying working conditions, preparing contract annexes, defining the rights and obligations of employees and employers, and assessing whether particular contractual provisions comply with the law.

In addition to employment contracts, we also draft contracts for work outside an employment relationship, including contracts used when the nature of the engagement does not require a classic employment relationship. In practice, this service also covers contract review prior to signing, examination of disputed clauses, alignment of obligations with the actual manner of work, as well as advice regarding remote work, flexible forms of engagement, and other work models that are becoming increasingly common in modern business.

Drafting contracts on the rights and obligations of directors and management members

We prepare contracts and legal documentation regulating the rights, obligations, responsibilities, and mutual relations of directors, board members, managers, and other persons in management positions. Such contracts require careful definition of authority, responsibility, duration of engagement, compensation, limitations, and termination of cooperation.

This service is particularly important for companies that wish to proactively regulate the legal position of directors and management, as well as for directors who want clear legal protection and transparently defined obligations toward the company. Where necessary, we connect the labor-law and corporate aspects of the engagement so that the documentation is both legally and commercially sound.

Advising on the establishment of employment relationships and employees’ rights

We provide legal assistance on all matters arising before employment begins and throughout its duration. This includes advice on the conditions for establishing an employment relationship, probationary work, job descriptions, relocation to another place of work, secondment of an employee to work for another employer, fixed-term and indefinite-term employment, as well as employees’ rights arising from the law, the employment contract, and the employer’s internal acts.

This service also covers matters such as maternity leave, childcare leave, other justified absences from work, rights to rest, compensation, organization of working hours, overtime work, and other situations where timely action is important to protect the client’s interests.

Advising on and conducting the procedure for terminating an employment contract

One of the most sensitive areas of labor law is the termination of an employment relationship. We help employers properly conduct the procedure when grounds for dismissal exist, so that decisions are legally sound and made in accordance with the regulations. At the same time, we provide protection to employees when there is suspicion that a dismissal decision is unlawful or was made in violation of procedure.

This service includes analysis of the grounds for dismissal, preparation of pre-dismissal warnings, responses to pre-dismissal warnings, drafting and analysis of termination decisions, assessment of the lawfulness of the employer’s decisions, advice regarding severance pay, redundancy, termination of employment due to breach of work duties, as well as preparation of a strategy for challenging unlawful dismissal. Depending on the case, the service may also include initiating proceedings to annul a dismissal decision and reinstate the employee.

Protection of employees’ rights and legal assistance regarding violation of labor rights

Employees often turn to us when they believe their rights under an employment contract, the Labor Law, or other regulations governing employment relationships have been violated. We provide legal assistance in cases involving problems with the payment of wages and other compensation, where an employee’s rights have been reduced by a contract annex, where an employee’s place of work has been unlawfully changed, or where an employer has made a decision that directly affects the employee’s status, salary, or working conditions.

This service covers cases such as unpaid wages, overdue salaries, holiday allowance (“regres”), meal allowance, transportation costs, overtime work, compensation for unused annual leave, per diems, unlawful contract annexes, violation of rights arising from the employment contract, violation of rights arising from the Labor Law, and other employee claims against the employer. The goal is for the client to receive timely protection of their rights, a realistic assessment of the prospects of success, and a clear plan of further action.

Protection in cases of mobbing, discrimination, and workplace harassment

Mobbing and other forms of workplace harassment can have serious professional and personal consequences. We provide legal assistance to employees who experience psychological pressure, humiliation, isolation, unfounded accusations, demotion, threats, unequal treatment, or other forms of conduct that may constitute workplace harassment or discrimination.

As part of this service, we carry out a legal assessment of whether specific conduct may constitute mobbing or discrimination, advise on gathering evidence, prepare the necessary filings, assist in initiating appropriate proceedings, and represent clients in protecting their rights. We also advise employers who wish to reduce, through internal procedures, training, and rulebooks, the risk of violating employees’ rights and potential liability for failures in protecting the work environment.

Compensation for damages in employment relationships and workplace injuries

We provide legal assistance in cases where an employee has suffered damage in connection with or arising from work, as well as in situations where an employer suffers damage due to a breach of work obligations. Particularly significant cases include workplace injuries, liability for damages, disputed claims, and the consequences of unlawful decisions that have led to material or non-material damage.

This service includes legal analysis of the grounds for liability, assessment of claims, collection and processing of documentation, negotiations for an amicable settlement of the dispute, and representation in proceedings for compensation of damages. Where necessary, we connect the labor dispute with other relevant issues so that the protection of the client’s rights is complete and consistent.

Representation in labor disputes

We represent clients in all types of labor disputes before competent courts and other authorities. This includes disputes concerning termination of employment contracts, workplace discrimination, mobbing, employee claims, unlawful contract annexes, compensation for damages, rights arising from employment, and other disputed matters between employee and employer.

Before initiating proceedings, we analyze the employment contract, rulebooks, and other internal acts, establish the legally relevant facts, propose a strategy, and assess the risks and prospects of success. When it is in the client’s interest, we strive to resolve the dispute through negotiation or another efficient route. When a dispute cannot be resolved amicably, we provide full representation before, during, and after the labor dispute.

Advising employers on employment relationships and human resource management

We provide employers with ongoing support on everyday labor law matters, so that their operations remain compliant with regulations and the risk of disputes is minimized. This service is especially useful for companies that employ a large number of workers, are changing their organizational structure, introducing new work models, or seeking more reliable legal support in human resource management.

As part of this service, we advise on hiring, changes in employment status, internal rules, disciplinary liability, redundancies, restructuring, employer obligations toward employees, and other labor law matters relevant to stable and lawful business operations.

Who We Help

Legal assistance for employees

We support employees who want to review an employment contract before signing, who believe their rights have been reduced, who are unsure whether an employer’s decision is lawful, or who wish to initiate protection of their rights. We also assist in disputes concerning salary, compensation, working hours, annual leave, relocation, dismissal, mobbing, discrimination, or compensation for damages.

If you are not sure whether your rights have been violated, a timely consultation with a labor law attorney can be an important first step toward protecting your position and preventing further harm.

Legal assistance for employers

We provide employers with advisory services and the preparation of documentation that ensures legal certainty in day-to-day operations. We assist in adopting and aligning general acts, defining internal procedures, drafting contracts, resolving disputed labor law issues, preparing decisions, and representing employers in disputes with employees.

When labor law matters are properly regulated within a company, the risk of conflict is reduced, legal certainty is strengthened, and decision-making regarding work organization and employee management becomes easier.

Why Engage a Labor Law Attorney

Labor law is an area that requires precise application of regulations, careful conduct of procedures, and an accurate assessment of the facts in each specific case. Errors in contracts, internal acts, dismissal procedures, or conduct toward employees can lead to serious consequences, including labor disputes, financial losses, and disruption of business stability.

A labor law attorney does not merely provide an answer to an individual question. Their role is to help the client understand their legal position, assess risk, protect their rights, and choose the most effective legal path. This is equally important for an employee seeking protection of employee rights and for an employer seeking legally secure and sustainable business operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I contact a labor law attorney?

As soon as a dispute arises, there is suspicion of a rights violation, or you need to sign an important document, it is advisable to seek legal advice. Early involvement of an attorney often helps resolve the problem faster and with less risk.

Do you represent both employees and employers?

Yes. We provide legal assistance to both employees and employers, with an approach tailored to the specific problem, documentation, and the client’s goal.

Do you help with unlawful dismissal?

Yes. We provide legal analysis and representation in cases where grounds exist for challenging a dismissal decision, including assessment of the procedure, documentation, and possibilities for further action.

Can you review an employment contract or annex before signing?

Yes. Analysis of an employment contract, annex, rulebooks, and other internal acts can help identify disputed or unfavorable provisions in time and protect your interests.

Do you represent clients in labor disputes?

Yes. We represent clients through all stages of a labor dispute, from legal assessment and document preparation to negotiation and court representation.

Do you also provide consultations for companies?

Yes. We provide employers with advisory services in labor law, employment relationships, and human resource management, as well as support in drafting internal documentation and resolving disputed issues.