The Seventh COVID-19 Law adopted: Labour law aspect
Authors: Darja Miklavčič, Karin Dodič On 29 December 2020, the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia adopted the Intervention Measures Act to help mitigate the consequences of the second COVID-19 epidemic or the Seventh COVID-19 package (hereinafter: the “Seventh COVID-19 law”). The main goal …
Funding for uncovered fixed costs: Changes proposed
Author: Jera Majzelj The last round of intervention measures adopted by the National Assembly in November (package PKP6) introduced support in the form of partial funding of uncovered fixed costs. With the next package, PKP7, the Slovenian Government is already proposing changes. The proposed changes …
New support measures: Funding for uncovered fixed costs
Author: Jera Majzelj The Slovenian National Assembly adopted a new round of intervention measures, the so called PKP6 package. The new law is still to be confirmed by the National Council, and will only enter into force following publication in the Official Gazette. Amongst the …
Novel packaging waste handling regulations
Author: Miha Hočevar Packaging waste as a current and growing problem Packaging waste has long been considered an acute global challenge. In the European Union, from 2007 to 2017, its quantity increased by as much as 6.6 million tonnes (9.3%).1 The European legislator has addressed …
Continuation of interferences with the competition regulator’s autonomy
Governmental regulation of specific fields of activity in the private sector must be based on legality, proficiency and political neutrality. Slovenian legislation foresees establishment of public agencies where, due to the nature of the regulator’s tasks, permanent and direct political control over its performance is …
THE FIFTH COVID-19 ACT ADOPTED
Authors: Darja Miklavčič, Karin Dodič On 15 October 2020, the Slovenian Parliament adopted the Interim Measures for Mitigation and Elimination of Consequences of COVID-19 Act (ZZUOOP) or the so-called Fifth COVID-19 Act (hereinafter: “Fifth COVID-19 Act”). This is the fifth package of measures carried out …
Deadline of 31 August 2020 for application concerning justified state aid
How much public funds did your company receive or plans to receive on the basis of the COVID-19 intervention acts? If the value of such funds exceeds EUR 800,000 per individual company (or EUR 120,000 per company active in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, or …
The uncertain fate of the intervention measures in the field of construction law
Authors: Kaja Baškovič, Miha Štravs In recent months, the Slovenian Parliament adopted several so-called intervention acts that imposed temporary measures in various areas, one of which is the construction legislation (e.g. regarding the position of accessory participants, the start of construction and the status of …
Novelties brought to employers by the Fourth COVID-19 Act
Authors: Sanda Planinc, Kaja Baškovič On 9 July 2020, the Slovenian Parliament adopted the Act on Intervention Measures to Prepare for the Second Wave of COVID-19 (hereinafter the Fourth COVID-19 Act). Its provisions entered into force on 11 July 2020, with the exception of provisions …
Measures to support the Slovenian economy in response to the coronavirus
Authors: Špela Remec, Maruša Polak Due to constant developments, this post is being regularly updated. Due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic, Slovenia has introduced certain measures to support companies operating in Slovenia. The Parliament has adopted several emergency laws, which also include support …
