Seasonal work, student jobs
Recognition of education
If you have gained a particular education abroad and would like to have it recognised in Slovenia because you wish to be employed there, you must submit an application for recognition of education for the purpose of employment (prescribed form Z) to the competent ministry. If you have a higher-education diploma, send your application to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology. If you have a non-higher-education diploma or certificate, send your application to the Ministry of Education and Sport. The following documents shall be included with the application: legally verified Slovenian translation of education document and its original, year certificates, index, and other evidences of duration of education. Also a short chronological description of the whole educational period should be included. The competent ministry will issue the decision within two months of the date of submitting a complete application. It is not possible to file an appeal against a decision, but an administrative dispute is possible; a legal action can be brought at the competent Administrative court. If you have gained a particular education abroad and wish to continue your education in Slovenia, you must submit an application for recognition of education for the purpose of continuing education (prescribed form N) to the school or university where you wish to continue your education. The school will give a decision on the basis of which you will be able to enter the relevant educational programme in Slovenia. An appeal against a decision may be lodged with the school's board or senate. More information: Ministrstvo za visoko šolstvo, znanost in tehnologijo (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology):
Mutual recognition of qualifications
Before deciding to work in Slovenia, it is advisable to find out if your profession is regulated in Slovenia. If you want to pursue the regulated profession (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, teacher...),the standard application for the recognition of qualifications needs to be submitted to the Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs. Evidence of citizenship, education /qualification evidences, and other evidences should be included with the application. If your qualifications are appropriate, a favourable decision on the recognition of your qualifications will be given. However, if your qualifications are not appropriate, a decision refusing recognition of your qualifications, or a partial decision specifying that an aptitude test or adjustment period is necessary will be given. More information: Ministrstvo za delo, družino in socialne zadeve (Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs): http://www.mddsz.gov.si/index.php?id=1939&L=1
Labour relation
Before the beginning of work, employment contract in written form is concluded with the employer. Employment contract can be signed for definite or indefinite period of time. The employer is obliged to register you into the obligatory pension, invalidity, health and unemployment insurance within 8 days of the date of signing the employment contract. He is also obliged to deliver you a photocopy of registration within 15 days from commencing work. The Employment Relationships Act is assuring protection of workers in case of pregnancy, parenthood, invalidity, and young or old workmen. Payment for workis made up of basic wage, part of wage for efficiency, and allowances. The minimum gross wage in Slovenia was 511 Euro in the second half of year 2005. In most companies, wages are defined by position quotients appointed in collective agreements and are paid out monthly. The worker is entitled to extra payments for special working conditions related to the distribution of working time, i.e. for night work, overtime, Sunday work, work on statutory holidays, and for years of service. The employer must ensure the worker reimbursement of expenses for meals during work, for travel expenses to and from work, and of expenses the worker incurs during performing certain work and tasks on business travel. Full working hours should not exceed 40 hours a week and should not be shorter than 36 hours a week (except for jobs where there is a greater risk of injury or damage to health). Annual leave in an individual calendar year lasts at least four weeks. The right to the entire annual leave is acquired after six months of uninterrupted period of work. More information: Ministrstvo za delo, družino in socialne zadeve (Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Affairs): http://www.mddsz.gov.si/index.php?id=1939&L=1
Zavod za zdravstveno zavarovanje Slovenije (The Health Insurance Institute of Slovenia): http://www.zzzs.si/ Taxes and charges on labour. A monthly social security contribution and advance payment on income tax is paid by employees out of their salaries. Tax returns must be submitted by end of March for the past calendar year. Income tax is paid by residents of Slovenia. You are a resident of Slovenia if:
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your permanent place of residence is in Slovenia
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your usual place of residence or the centre of your personal and economic interests is in Slovenia
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you spent more than 183 days in total in Slovenia during one tax year
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you reside outside Slovenia due to employment in a diplomatic body, consulate and similar.
Tax obligations are determined by income brackets. In assessing advance income tax some tax relief is allowed, e.g. for supported children or other family members.
Every person liable to tax has a tax number.
More information: Davčna uprava Republike Slovenije (Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia): http://www.durs.gov.si/.gov.si/
LEGISLATION
Source: Zavod RS za zaposlovanje