LAW ON EXCHANGE OF DATA, DOCUMENTS, AND NOTIFICATIONS IN CASE OF TEMPORARY INABILITY TO WORK USING THE SOFTWARE SOLUTION “E-SICK LEAVE – EMPLOYER”
The National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia has adopted the Law on the exchange of data, documents, and notifications in case of temporary inability to work, using the software system “e-Sick Leave – Employer” (“Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia”, No. 109/2025) (hereinafter referred to as: the Law), with effect starting on 1 January 2026 (except for the provision of Article 13, which shall apply from the date of entry into force of this Law, and the provisions of Article 4, paragraph 1, points 2) and 3), which shall apply as of 1 April 2026, which provisions relate to the obligation of employers to access and register with the software system “e-Sick Leave – Employer”). The provisions of this Law apply to the exercise of rights based on temporary inability for work with the employer who employs, or with whom the insured person, entitled to salary compensation, is working, performing duties, or providing services.
This Law abolishes the obligation for employees to submit written certificates and sick leave notices to their employers, as all data and documents will now be exchanged automatically in electronic form.
The Law imposes the obligation for employers to access and utilize the softver system for receiving certificates and reports regarding temporary inability for work, submitting requests for the calculation of salary compensation during the period of temporary inability, as well as for filing complaints and receiving notifications. In order to access the software solution, the employer must first register as a user of e-Government services.
Failure to comply with the provisions of the Law may result in financial penalties for employers who do not register and access the “e-Sick Leave – Employer” software system by 1 January 2026. Additionally, the Law provides for monetary fines for the responsible person or the representative of the employer.
The Law on the exchange of data, documents, and notifications in case of temporary inability to work, using the software system “e-Sick Leave – Employer” introduces significant changes and obligations that must not be ignored, therefore employers should ensure timely registration and access to the software system.
