Employers in the Republic of Serbia have been granted an extended deadline to align their operations with specific provisions of the Law on Occupational Safety and Health, which entered into force two years ago. While the original legal framework stipulated a two-year transition period (until May 7, 2025) for full implementation of the Law, recent amendments to subordinate legislation have extended the deadline for certain obligations.

At the initiative of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and the Serbian Employers’ Union, the Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veteran and Social Affairs adopted amendments to the following rulebooks:

• Rulebook amending the Rulebook on the Manner of Keeping and Retention Periods for Records in the Field of Occupational Safety and Health;
• Rulebook amending the Rulebook on the Method and Procedure for Risk Assessment in the Workplace and Work Environment;
• Rulebook amending the Rulebook on the Procedure for the Inspection and Testing of Work Equipment, Electrical and Lightning Protection Installations, and Testing of Work Environment Conditions;
• Rulebook amending the Rulebook on Preventive Measures for Safe and Healthy Work at Heights.

These amendments extend the deadline for employers to bring their business operations into compliance with the provisions of the aforementioned rulebooks until January 1, 2026.

In its official statement, the Ministry urged employers to harmonize their operations with the applicable occupational safety and health regulations as soon as possible, underscoring the importance of continuous preventive action and the efficient engagement of all stakeholders in this field.