Changes to the Croatian Labor Act, governing work for digital platforms, took effect on January 1, 2024. Croatia opted to regulate platform work before the formal adoption of the EU Platform Work Directive. What are the main novelties?
PRK Partners Advises Thomayer University Hospital on Gender Equality Plan
PRK Partners has advised the Thomayer University Hospital in Prague on the development of its gender equality plan.
Remote Work in Bosnia and Herzegovina
By an increasing development of digital technologies, and especially following the recent COVID-19 global pandemic, many employers in Bosnia and Herzegovina have started to implement remote working in their work regime. Depending on the needs of their businesses, some employers have implemented a hybrid regime (i.e., a combination of work from the employer’s premises and remote work), while some have completely switched to remote work regime. Generally, remote work in B&H is attractive for employers, due to cost cutting (e.g. lower lease fees, lower utility costs), but also due to higher employee satisfaction as it supports work-life balance.
Sertac Kokenek Joins Pekin Bayar Mizrahi as Equity Partner
Former Moral Kinikoglu Pamukkale Kokenek Name Partner Sertac Kokenek has joined Norton Rose Fulbright Turkish affiliated firm Pekin Bayar Mizrahi as an Equity Partner.
New Act on the Entry and Residence of Third-Country Nationals in Hungary
The Hungarian Parliament adopted a new act on the rules of the entry and residence of third-country nationals on 12 December 2023.
The Debrief: January 2024
In The Debrief, our Practice Leaders across CEE share updates on recent and upcoming legislation, consider the impact of recent court decisions, showcase landmark projects, and keep our readers apprised of the latest developments impacting their respective practice areas.
Zivkovic Samardzic Partner and Head of Employment Ana Popovic Leaves Firm
Ana Popovic, the Head of Zivkovic Samardzic's Employment practice and a Partner with the firm, has left the outfit on January 1, 2024.