Employment disputes can be among the most stressful legal situations a person faces — your livelihood and career are at stake. Whether you have been unlawfully dismissed, are owed unpaid wages, or are an employer seeking to comply with Serbian labour law, we act exclusively in your interests. We move quickly, because in employment law, the deadlines are unforgiving.
What we handle
- Wrongful dismissal: Challenging termination decisions, seeking reinstatement and compensation for unlawful dismissal.
- Unpaid wages and benefits: Claims for outstanding wages, overtime, holiday pay, bonuses, travel allowances and severance.
- Workplace harassment (mobbing) and discrimination: Protection against workplace bullying, initiating internal procedures and bringing court claims for non-material damages.
- Workplace injuries: Representing clients in proceedings to recover material and non-material damages arising from workplace accidents or occupational illness.
- Drafting and reviewing employment documents: Employment contracts, workplace rulebooks, job classification schemes, annual leave decisions and contract amendments — for employers and employees alike.
- Disciplinary proceedings and redundancy: Advising and representing employees in disciplinary proceedings; lawful management of redundancy procedures for employers.
How we work
- Initial consultation and document review: We review your employment contract, annexes, termination decision and payslips, and assess your legal options.
- Attempted settlement and preparation of documents: Where possible, we seek resolution through a pre-action letter or negotiation. If that fails, we prepare the claim, objection or response to claim without delay.
- Court and labour inspectorate representation: Active representation at all hearings and before the relevant authorities. We manage the evidence process and engage financial or medical expert witnesses where needed.
Important: Employment claims in Serbia are subject to very short, strict preclusive deadlines. The deadline for bringing a court claim against a termination decision is only 60 days from the date the decision was served. Missing this deadline means permanently losing the right to sue. Never sign a termination agreement, contract amendment or statement offered to you 'urgently' without first consulting your lawyer.
Common questions
Looking for an employment lawyer in Novi Sad?
Igor Pavićević represents employees and employers in labour disputes in Novi Sad. Deadlines are short — call today.