07. 10. 2025.

The Agency for the Peaceful Settlement of Labour Disputes of Montenegro marked its 15th anniversary with a ceremony held on 1 October 2025 in Podgorica, attended by guests from the region, representatives of institutions, social partners, as well as conciliators and arbitrators.

During the ceremony, the Director of the Agency, Enesa Rastoder, presented plaques of appreciation to individuals who have contributed through their engagement to the improvement of the system of peaceful settlement of labour disputes in Montenegro.

One of the recipients of the award was Dr Ivica Lazović, Director of the Republic Agency for the Peaceful Settlement of Labour Disputes, who on that occasion highlighted that peaceful settlement of labour disputes is gaining increasing importance globally. He emphasized that the countries of the former Yugoslavia share similar legal systems, practices, and challenges, which makes cooperation between Serbia, Montenegro, and the Republic of Srpska particularly valuable.

As part of this important event, the regular annual training for conciliators and arbitrators of Montenegro was also held. The lectures were delivered by Professor Dr Bojan Urdarević and Professor Dr Senad Jašarević, long-standing conciliators and arbitrators of the Republic Agency. They shared with their colleagues both academic and practical experiences in the field of labour disputes.

Director Dr Ivica Lazović also presented to the participants the conclusions from the Tripartite Technical Meeting “Access to Justice in Labour Matters: Prevention and Resolution of Labour Disputes”, held earlier this year in Geneva, which represents a milestone in international efforts aimed at preventing labour disputes.

The event reaffirmed the importance of regional cooperation, given that the countries of the former Yugoslavia are linked by similar legal systems, practices, and challenges in their work. At the same time, it highlighted the importance of continuous education of conciliators and arbitrators as a prerequisite for further development of peaceful dispute resolution mechanisms, with the goal of strengthening social dialogue and ensuring stable labour relations.