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23. February 2026.
Through the Republic Agency for the Peaceful Settlement of Labour Disputes, two proceedings initiated on the grounds of workplace harassment have been successfully concluded. In both cases, the parties opted for a peaceful resolution and concluded agreements, thereby creating the conditions for regulating their mutual relations and continuing their professional cooperation.
The proceedings were conducted by arbitrator Živko Kulić, whose professional and impartial management of the process, through several hearings, enabled constructive dialogue between the parties and contributed to reaching an amicable settlement, with the aim of normalizing relations and ensuring the smooth functioning of the work process.
In the case concerning the company Alma Quattro d.o.o. Belgrade, after three hearings the parties concluded an agreement by which they committed themselves to responsible and professional conduct in an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation. The employer undertook to organize work in a manner that ensures conditions for the uninterrupted performance of duties, as well as to contribute to eliminating the causes of misunderstandings that led to the initiation of the proceedings.
In the second case, conducted within a state authority, the Administration for the Enforcement of Criminal Sanctions, after four hearings the parties reached an agreement regulating the manner of mutual communication, respect for professional standards, and the rules of conduct within the work process, with the aim of preserving stable and functional relations within the service.
Both the private company and the state authority demonstrated a high level of responsibility and readiness to resolve disputes in a constructive manner, in cooperation with employees and with the support of the Agency, thereby providing an example of good practice in regulating labour relations and fostering a professional working environment.
23. February 2026.
In the first two months of this year, more than 700 procedures for the peaceful settlement of individual labour disputes have been initiated before the Republic Agency for the Peaceful Settlement of Labour Disputes by employees and the management of JPKP “Lazarevac”. The decision to initiate the procedure before the Agency represents an example of a constructive approach and the willingness of both parties to resolve disputed issues without initiating court proceedings.
Opting for this mechanism is in line with the recommendation of the Government of the Republic of Serbia that beneficiaries of public funds should give priority to the peaceful settlement of labour disputes in order to avoid the high costs and lengthy duration of court procedures.
So far, a total of 721 procedures have been initiated, of which 435 were submitted through joint proposals of the parties, while 286 were submitted through individual proposals. According to announcements by representatives of employees and the employer, it is expected that additional proposals will be submitted in the coming period, which further confirms the trust in the work of the Agency.
This case clearly demonstrates that the peaceful settlement of labour disputes represents a fast, efficient and cost-effective way of protecting rights, as arbitral decisions that have the legal force of a final court judgment can be reached within a relatively short period of time—up to 30 days. At the same time, such an approach contributes to preserving stable labour relations and strengthening social dialogue.
20. January 2026.
The collective labor dispute at the employer “MTU Maintenance Serbia d.o.o.” from Nova Pazova was successfully resolved through the Republic Agency for the Peaceful Settlement of Labor Disputes. The procedure was initiated at the proposal of the United Branch Trade Unions “Nezavisnost” (UGS “Nezavisnost”), following several months of negotiations between the employer and the trade union that had not resulted in mutually acceptable outcomes. After the Agency became involved, three hearings were held with representatives of the parties to the dispute, after which the acting conciliator, Assistant Professor Dr. Aleksandar Antić, issued a Recommendation aimed at overcoming the disputed issues and establishing more stable labor relations.
Although the Recommendation was not adopted by a Conciliation Committee but by the acting conciliator, the employer “MTU Maintenance Serbia d.o.o.” accepted the conciliator’s suggestions and amended the provisions of its Rulebook on Employment. In doing so, the employer demonstrated readiness for further dialogue and a constructive approach to finding sustainable and mutually acceptable solutions.
This procedure once again confirmed that mechanisms for the peaceful settlement of labor disputes represent an effective and reliable way to strengthen social dialogue and stable relations between employers and employees, both in the public and private sectors.
30. December 2025.
Selected Conciliators and Arbitrators
Following the public call for the selection of conciliators and arbitrators published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia, No. 101/2025 of 14 November 2025, for which the deadline for submitting applications expired on 22 November, a total of 65 timely applications were received.
The Selection Commission for Conciliators and Arbitrators, established upon the proposal of the Socio-Economic Council of the Republic of Serbia and composed of representatives of representative trade unions – the Confederation of Autonomous Trade Unions of Serbia and the United Branch Trade Unions “Nezavisnost”, the Union of Employers of Serbia, and representatives of the Government of the Republic of Serbia – was tasked with adopting a decision and selecting conciliators and arbitrators.
By decision of the Commission, the following candidates were selected:
Selected Candidates for Conciliators:
Selected Candidates for Arbitrators:
On this occasion, the Republic Agency for the Peaceful Settlement of Labor Disputes expresses its gratitude to all candidates for their interest and for applying to the public call for the selection of conciliators and arbitrators. Based on the decision of the Commission, the Republic Agency for the Peaceful Settlement of Labor Disputes will adopt a Decision on the entry of the selected candidates into the Register of Conciliators and Arbitrators, which will be published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia in due course.
16. December 2025.
Organized by the Republic Agency for the Peaceful Settlement of Labor Disputes, the second training session for conciliators and arbitrators in the anniversary year marking 20 years of the Agency’s work was held on 12 December 2025 at the premises of the National Academy for Public Administration. The event was dedicated to the further improvement of the practice of the peaceful settlement of labor disputes, as well as to examining the psychological aspects of communication and working with challenging counterparts. For the first time, the training was also attended by representatives of agencies and bodies for the peaceful settlement of labor disputes from the region, namely Montenegro, North Macedonia, and the Republic of Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
The event brought together numerous experts in the fields of labor law and psychology, who, through lectures and discussions, addressed contemporary challenges in procedures for the peaceful settlement of labor disputes, with particular emphasis on building trust, managing resistance, and encouraging constructive dialogue.
As part of the formal opening ceremony, recognition awards were presented to distinguished conciliators and arbitrators with many years of experience, in acknowledgment of their continuous contribution to the development of the system of the peaceful settlement of labor disputes and the improvement of labor relations.
Recognition awards were presented to the following conciliators and arbitrators: Slađana Andrić, Radovan Bezbradica, Miljko Valjarević, Draško Veličković, Slađana Gligorić, Srđan Dobrica, Ružica Erceg, Nataša Zavođa, Dejana Spasojević Ivančić, Danka Jaćimović, Senad Jašarević, Predrag Jovanović, Igor Kokanović, Vera Kondić, Danijela Koštan Kovačević, Žarko Kovačević, Vladan Kovačević, Živko Kulić, Ankica Kurjački, Jasna Lazović, Vladimir Matić, Dragana Miletić, Katarina Nikolić, Goran Obradović, Milun Petković, Predrag Petrović, Milica Radivojević, Zorica Radović, Zoran Radulović, Danilo Rončević, Radmila Simović, Vesna Stojanović, Jelena Stojiljković, Predrag Trifunović, Bojan Urdarević, Verica Hrnčjar, Nada Crnja, Maja Čudomirović, and Aleksandra Ćalić Bošković.
Following the formal part of the event, a panel discussion was held. The first panel focused on current case law in the field of labor disputes, with the participation of judges from the Constitutional Court, appellate courts, and the High Court in Belgrade. The second panel was dedicated to the topic “The Challenge of Resistance: The Psychology of Relationships and the Possibility of Dialogue,” during which participants discussed psychological mechanisms influencing communication and conflict in labor relations, as well as practical techniques and tools for overcoming these challenges in practice.
12. December 2025.
At the Public Utility Company “Gradsko stambeno” Belgrade, following a request submitted by the company’s trade union organization, a collective labor dispute concerning amendments and supplements to the collective agreement was successfully concluded. Given that “Gradsko stambeno” performs activities of general interest, the Agency initiated the procedure ex officio, in accordance with the law, with the aim of enabling dialogue between the parties. Miljko Valjarević was appointed as the acting conciliator.
At the first hearing, a Conciliation Committee was established, composed of representatives of both parties to the dispute and the acting conciliator. Through discussions and the exchange of views, with the support of the conciliator, conditions were created for the continuation of social dialogue.
At its fourth hearing, the Conciliation Committee adopted a recommendation that the parties initiate negotiations on amendments and supplements to the collective agreement, with the aim of finding a joint and sustainable solution.
This procedure once again confirmed that mechanisms for the peaceful settlement of labor disputes contribute to the preservation of industrial peace and the stable functioning of public services of importance to citizens.
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