Petrović Mojsić & Partners provides comprehensive legal advice on employment law in Serbia to domestic and international companies, employers and investors.
Our employment law services include drafting and reviewing employment contracts, preparing internal employment policies, advising on termination and redundancy procedures, hiring foreign employees, resolving employment disputes and providing ongoing HR compliance support. We assist employers in managing employment-related legal risks while ensuring compliance with Serbian labour legislation.
For an overview of our other practice areas, please visit our Legal Services page.
Employment Contracts and Internal Policies
We advise employers on the preparation, review and implementation of employment contracts and other employment-related documentation in accordance with Serbian labour law.
Our services include drafting employment agreements, amendments to employment contracts, internal employment policies, rulebooks on organisation and job classification, confidentiality and non-compete provisions, and documentation relating to employees’ rights and obligations.
We also assist employers in establishing legally compliant HR procedures and adapting employment documentation to changes in legislation and business requirements.
Termination of Employment and Redundancy
We provide legal advice and representation to employers in connection with termination of employment, including dismissals based on employee misconduct, poor performance, organisational changes and other grounds prescribed by Serbian labour law.
Our services include preparing termination documentation, advising on applicable statutory procedures and notice requirements, negotiating mutual termination agreements, and assessing severance obligations and potential legal risks.
We also assist employers in workforce restructuring, redundancy procedures and collective dismissals, with particular attention to compliance with applicable legislation and minimising the risk of employment disputes.
Hiring Foreign Employees in Serbia
We assist domestic and international companies in hiring foreign nationals in Serbia, advising on the legal requirements for employment, immigration procedures and employers’ statutory obligations.
Our services include preparing employment documentation, advising on long-stay visas (Visa D), obtaining single permits for temporary residence and work, and assisting employers with the relevant administrative procedures before the competent Serbian authorities.
We also advise on the employment of foreign managers and highly qualified professionals, intra-company transfers, changes of employer, extensions of residence and work permits, and compliance with Serbian labour and immigration regulations.
Further information on residence and work permits is available through the official Welcome to Serbia portal.
Employment Disputes and Litigation
Petrović Mojsić & Partners represents employers in employment-related disputes before Serbian courts and provides legal advice on the prevention and resolution of workplace disputes, drawing on the experience of our Litigation Desk in complex litigation and dispute resolution matters.
Our litigation practice covers disputes arising from termination of employment, claims for unpaid salaries and other employment benefits, compensation for damages, workplace discrimination, harassment and other violations of employment rights and obligations.
We assist employers in assessing litigation risks, developing dispute resolution strategies, negotiating settlements and representing their interests throughout court proceedings.
Ongoing Employment Law Advisory
Petrović Mojsić & Partners provides ongoing employment law advisory services to domestic and international companies operating in Serbia, assisting employers with their day-to-day employment and human resources matters.
Our services include advising on the interpretation and application of Serbian labour legislation, employees’ rights and obligations, working hours, overtime, annual leave, remuneration, disciplinary matters and internal employment procedures.
We also assist employers in adapting their employment practices to legislative and regulatory changes, identifying potential compliance risks and developing practical legal solutions that support their business operations.
Contact Our Employment Lawyers
For legal advice on employment law in Serbia, including employment contracts, termination procedures, hiring foreign employees and employment disputes, contact Petrović Mojsić & Partners.
Our employment lawyers in Belgrade provide practical legal support to domestic and international employers.
Contact our law firm to discuss your employment law requirements.