Living and working conditions Andreja Strmole – EURES adviser [email protected] EUROPEAN...

Living and working conditions

Andreja Strmole – EURES [email protected]

EUROPEAN JOB FAIR - BIALYSTOK, 9.5.2010

Slovenia


Bordering countries

Full name: Republic of Slovenia Population: 2,010,377 Capital: Ljubljana (258,873) Area: 20,273 km²Official languages: Slovene; in nationally mixed areas also Hungarian and ItalianOther languages: English, German, Croatian, Serbian Religion: Roman Catholic Climate: Alpine, Continental, Mediterranean


Slovenia in brief -1

Currency: Euro since January 2007Country Dialling Code: +386 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS Ambulance: 112Fire Service: 112 Police: 113 Road Assistance: 1987

25 June 199125 June 1991: : Slovenia declares its independence

1 May 20041 May 2004: : Slovenia becomes a member of the EU


Slovenia in brief - 2


Janez

Micka

Slovenes often joke that everybody knows everybody in this country.

Generally, Slovenes describe themselves as hard working, honest, a bit jealous, good singers who enjoy a good glass of wine, perhaps a bit on the melancholy side, and with a slight propensity for extremism.


Job Vacancies, January 2008 – August 2009


Registered Unemployment Figures


Increase in Unemployment Rate from 1st Quarter 08 to 1st Quarter 09

Employment of EU citizens 2008


State NumberBulgaria 2.962Romania 1.112Slovakia 696Hungary 514Poland 198Italy 189

Other less than 100All 6.038

Source: Registration on health insurance


Shortages

Computer and information technology expertsWaitersCooksCleanersMedical doctorsProtective services workers…Nureses, midwifes


Surpluses in Slovenia

- Sociologists, anthropologists, philosophers… - Clerks (in posts, banks…) - Sewers and Sewing-machine operators (textiles, leather, fur etc.),- Doorkeepers,- Child-care workers- …

Slovenia does not apply any restrictions on the access to its

labour market by citizens of the EU member countries and

EEU countries.

Free movement of workers


Entrance in Slovenia with a valid ID

Within 3 days from arrival you have to register at the police station

Within 3 months you should apply for a residence permit if you wish to stay in Slovenia. You will need:

employment contract or enough resources for living health insurance evidence of impunity

Registration procedure


Prices differ from location, size, age of real-estate, Prices differ from location, size, age of real-estate, furnishment etc.furnishment etc.Average rents in Average rents in LjubljanaLjubljana (capital) (capital) per month: per month:

studio studio 385 €385 €

1 Bedroom apartment 1 Bedroom apartment 450 €450 €

2 Bedroom apartment 2 Bedroom apartment 608608 € €

3 Bedroom apartment3 Bedroom apartment 945 945 €€

Average rents in Average rents in Maribor Maribor (second largest city) per month: (second largest city) per month:

studio studio 200 €200 €

1 Bedroom apartment 1 Bedroom apartment 250 €250 €

2 Bedroom apartment 2 Bedroom apartment 350350 € €

3 Bedroom apartment3 Bedroom apartment 450 450 €€

Source: Source: www.slonep.net

Accomodation


White bread 1 kg 1,81 € Fresh milk 1 l 0,73 € Patatoes 1 kg 0,48 € Lettuce 1 kg 1,73 € Women leather shoes 1 pair 64,93 € Washing machine ( 5-7 kg ) 513,72 € Car Renault Clio 11,349 € Premium unleaded gasoline 1 l 1,169 € Electricity- day tariff 1 kwh 0,11620,1162 €

Average costs : Average costs : some examples (March 2010)


Employment service of Slovenia – Employment service of Slovenia – http://www.ess.gov.si

Eures mobility portal – Eures mobility portal – http://eures.europa.eu

Private employment agencies ( must be registered at the Private employment agencies ( must be registered at the Ministry, free services for job seekers )Ministry, free services for job seekers )

Newspapers, TV, radio (Delo, Večer, Primorske novice…)Newspapers, TV, radio (Delo, Večer, Primorske novice…)

PROFIL www.profil.si STOLETJE www.stoletje.com/borzadela/ADECCO www.adecco.siKADIS www.kadis.siMOJE DELO www.mojedelo.siATAMA www.atama.siMANPOWER APEL www.manpower.siOK CONSULTING www.okconsulting.si

Finding a job


DELO (daily news) www.delo.siVECER (daily news) www.vecer.siDNEVNIK (daily news) www.dnevnik.siPRIMORSKE NOVICE (daly news) www.primorske.siDOLENJSKI LIST www.dolenjskilist.si GORENJSKI GLAS (daly news) www.gorenjskiglas.siFINANCE (daily economy) www.finance.si

Newspapers


Job vacancy is noticed

Job application

Interview

Health certificate

Employment contract (permanent, temporary)

Tax and indentification number

Social insurance within 8 days from the start of work

(arranged by employer )

health insurance card

Employment procedures


Minimum salary: 734,15 € gross 562,00 € net

Average salary: 930,01 € net € net

Salary supplement: food allowance : 3,65 € / day transport to work: employer refunds costs of

public transport ( it depends on employer )

Social contributions: employer: 16,10% employee: 22,10%

Taxes depend on salary (16 - 41 %)

RemunerationRemuneration


Full time - 40 hours, but not less than 36 and more than 42

Extra hours – allowed up to 170 hours/year

Night work- 10 p.m.- 6.a.m.

Working time


At least 4 weeks ( full-time or part-time):

5 days/week - 20 days6 days/week - 24 days

You are entitled to annual leave after 6 months of work

Annual leave


Thank you for your attention and wellcome

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