The concept of staff leasing has existed for years in Serbia and
enables companies to flexibly employ workers through agencies
specialized in this type of service.
Nevertheless, what constitutes a challenge is the lack of a
clear and comprehensive legal framework related to the provision of
such services. Serbia ratified the International Labor
Organization's Convention 181 (C181 on Private Employment
Agencies) three years ago and assumed the obligation to implement
it within 12 months; however, many aspects of the process remain to
be clarified.
The challenges are diverse and impact both the workers who are
engaged in this manner, as well as the employers who effectively
rent workforce and the agencies providing staff leasing services.
Some of the open questions – among others - are related to
health and safety at work, termination of employment, and working
conditions in the agencies.
