Improved regulation of student work in Slovenia

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Student work has been the most widespread precarious form of employment in Slovenia and the main reason for the segmented labour market. Even though the Act on Student Work has not yet been adopted, student work is now regulated by amendments to the Public Finance Balance Act implemented on 1 February 2015. Following the principle that “any work counts”, full social contributions are now to be paid on student work and the minimum hourly rate has been set at €4.50. This has reduced the cost competitiveness of student work and is expected to decrease labour market segmentation.

Author: Nada Stropnik