ZAGREB, Feb 7 (Hina) - Parliament's House of Representatives on Wednesday wrapped up a debate on a final bill of amendments to the Labour Act, but voting is to take place on Thursday afternoon, after the government has taken a
position on the amendments. The bill adapts labour legislation to European norms and experiences. Many representatives have said the amended act should not pose a hurdle to the most important objectives, namely an increase in unemployment and the stimulation of new investments. Special attention has been paid to the rights of expecting mothers, whom the amendments give full protection. The reduction of the working week from 42 to 40 hours, which had been requested by many benches, was turned down. Labour and Social Welfare Minister Davorko Vidovic said the matter should not be legislated by the Labour Act. The minister said he was confident the amendments were very important for the s
ZAGREB, Feb 7 (Hina) - Parliament's House of Representatives on
Wednesday wrapped up a debate on a final bill of amendments to the
Labour Act, but voting is to take place on Thursday afternoon, after
the government has taken a position on the amendments.
The bill adapts labour legislation to European norms and
experiences. Many representatives have said the amended act should
not pose a hurdle to the most important objectives, namely an
increase in unemployment and the stimulation of new investments.
Special attention has been paid to the rights of expecting mothers,
whom the amendments give full protection.
The reduction of the working week from 42 to 40 hours, which had been
requested by many benches, was turned down. Labour and Social
Welfare Minister Davorko Vidovic said the matter should not be
legislated by the Labour Act.
The minister said he was confident the amendments were very
important for the security of workers. Workers gain a lot while
employers lose nothing, he said.
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