Macedonia

Macedonia

Capital: Skopje
Currency: - MKD
MKD

North Macedonia Labor Law and Employment Policy Overview

Employment Law Overview

  • Key Legislation:
    • Labor Law
    • Social Security Law
    • Collective Bargaining Law
  • Legal Characteristics:
    • Aims to protect employee rights and promote harmonious labor relations.
    • Regulates aspects such as minimum wage, working hours, leave, social security, and termination procedures.

Employment Contract Requirements

  • Contract Types:
    • Indefinite contracts
    • Fixed-term contracts (maximum five years)
  • Contractual Provisions:
    • Identities of employer and employee
    • Commencement date of employment
    • Job title and description
    • Working hours
    • Salary and benefits
    • Annual leave entitlement
    • Termination conditions
  • Language and Currency:
    • Contracts must be in Macedonian.
    • Salaries and benefits must be paid in Macedonian Denar (MKD).

Working Time Regulations

  • Standard Working Hours: 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day.
  • Rest Days and Breaks: Minimum of 24 hours rest per week, 12 hours rest per day.

Leave Policy

  • Annual Leave:
    • Minimum of 20 days per year, increasing by one day every five years of service, up to a maximum of 26 days.
  • Public Holidays: 13
  • Special Leave:
    • Sick leave: Paid by employer for first 30 days, then by social security.
    • Maternity leave: 9 months, paid by social security.
    • Paternity leave: 7 days, paid.
    • Parental leave: 3 months, unpaid.

Employee Dismissal and Contract Termination

  • Notice Period:
    • Indefinite contracts: 30 days to 3 months
    • Fixed-term contracts: 3 days' notice (during probation) or contract expiry
  • Severance Pay:
    • In case of redundancy, 1 to 7 months' salary paid based on years of service.
  • Protection Against Unfair Dismissal: Employees dismissed due to discrimination, retaliation, or other unfair reasons are entitled to compensation.

Tax Laws

  • Personal Income Tax:

    • Salary RangeTax Rate
      0 - 30,0000%
      30,000 - 45,00010%
  • Social Security Contributions:

    • Employee: 18.5%
    • Employer: 21.5%

Health Insurance

  • Insurance Policy: Universal healthcare provided by the Social Security Fund.
  • Coverage: Basic medical services, pharmaceuticals, and hospitalization.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Minimum Wage: 20,175 MKD/month
  • Salary Structure:
    • Base salary
    • Bonuses (common)
    • Allowances (e.g., transportation allowance, housing allowance)

Work Permits and Visas

  • Permit Requirement: Non-Macedonian citizens require a work permit.
  • Application Process:
    • Application submitted by employer to the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy.
    • Applicant must provide passport, employment contract, and educational credentials.

Confidentiality and Non-Compete Clauses

  • Enforceability: Confidentiality and non-compete clauses are enforceable in North Macedonia.
  • Common Provisions:
    • Confidentiality: Prohibits disclosure of confidential information.
    • Non-compete: Prohibits working for competitors for a specified period.

Training and Development

  • Legal Requirements:
    • Employers must provide safety training and skills development training to employees.
  • Government Support:
    • Government provides training subsidies and programs.

Workplace Diversity and Inclusion

  • Legal Requirements: Prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics.
  • Enforcement Measures:
    • Employers must have anti-discrimination policies in place.
    • Employees can file complaints of discrimination with the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy.

Remote Work Policy

  • Legal Framework: Remote work has no specific legal framework in North Macedonia.
  • Tax and Insurance Implications: Remote work may impact tax and social security contributions.

Authoritative Website Addresses

1.North Macedonia Labor Law and Employment Policy Overview
1.1Employment Law Overview
1.2Employment Contract Requirements
1.3Working Time Regulations
1.4Leave Policy
1.5Employee Dismissal and Contract Termination
1.6Tax Laws
1.7Health Insurance
1.8Compensation and Benefits
1.9Work Permits and Visas
1.10Confidentiality and Non-Compete Clauses
1.11Training and Development
1.12Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
1.13Remote Work Policy
1.14Authoritative Website Addresses