The Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Policy said that in the past period, they received numerous initiatives and inquiries from citizens, representatives and delegates of the Federal Legislative Bodies regarding Sundays in shopping facilities and its influence on various sectors.
According to valid Labor Law in the Federation of BiHInstitute non-working Sunday It’s not defined. Current regulations guarantee each worker right at least 24 hours of continuous weekly vacationBut that doesn’t mean Sunday is a mandatory day. This principle is valid not only in BiH but also in the region.
The Ministry emphasizes that the work on Sundays in the Federation of BiH refers primarily on the working hours of trade facilities, but not necessarily on workers’ workers. Stores can work on Sundays, while employee’s work regulates internal acts of the employer and the Labor Law.
Regulating the work on Sundays and its application to other activities
Responding to inquiries whether the regulation of the work on Sundays will expand to other sectors, the Ministry points out that Does not plan to introduce unified non-working day. The working schedule can be organized on five or six working days per week, in accordance with the regulations and business policies of employers.
The Ministry emphasizes that the introduction of mandatory non-working Sunday could lead to Discrimination of workers In the activities that require continuous work, such as Healthcare, emergency services and other sectors.
Protection of workers’ rights and planned changes in the Labor Law
Within the work version of the new Labor lawSpecial attention is paid to the protection of vulnerable categories of workers, including women, pregnant women, mothers and parents of children who need additional care. The aim is to ensure Better balance between private and business life.
Also, the new Law proposal envisages:
- Larger fees for work Sundays, night work, overtime, work on holidays and shifts – increase in salaries for 50% for each of these forms of work.
- Strictions sanctions For violation of the right to a day off and abuse on Sundays.
The Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Policy emphasizes that the imperative is to ensure fair protection of all workerswith compliance with principles Equality and righteousness in work-legal relations.
