New Labour Act In Montenegro

Introduction

The new Labour Act (OGM, no. 74/19) (Zakon o radu) ("Labour Act") entered into force in Montenegro on 8 January 2020, replacing the 2008 Labour Act (OGM, nos. 49/08, 26/09, 88/9, 26/10, 59/11, 66/12, 31/14, 53/14 AND 4/18) ("2008 Labour Act").

Montenegro adopted the regulation to harmonise its legislation with the EU acquis in line with its obligations under the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the European Union. The new act also complies with the recommendations of the International Labour Organisation ratified by Montenegro.

Most important changes

Below is a summary of the most important novelties under the Labour Act:

• Monetary claims from employment