Are you an undertaking operating in the food supply chain? If so, you are by now certainly familiar with the fact that the Republic of Croatia has adopted specific rules for contractual relations between buyers and suppliers in the mentioned sector (Act on Prohibition of Unfair Trading Practices in the Food Supply Chain). Although you have certainly already adapted your business to the rules of aforementioned regulations, we are confident that you will be interested in the changes that may soon occur.

WAHL advised Perform[cb] on their acquisition of Bay42 Banja Luka

WAHL advised Croatia Yachting on its acquisition of Odisej Yachting.

In this article, we provide an overview of the latest rules regarding Sunday work and their significance for business operations and labor relations in Croatia. Recent amendments to relevant regulations, such as provisions of the Labor Act that mandate a 50% wage increase for Sunday work and changes to the Trade Act that establish Sunday as a non-working day for the retail sector, significantly impact the legal framework for Sunday work. It is particularly important to understand and be familiar with the exceptions to the general rule of the Sunday work ban to ensure the most efficient organization of business processes and their uninterrupted execution. To adapt successfully to the new situation, read this brief overview and stay informed!

As part of the European Green Deal, the European Union has introduced new rules for large companies and listed companies regarding social and environmental risks they face, and how their activities impact people and the environment. The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which entered into force on 5 January 2023, requires approximately 50,000 large companies and listed SMEs to report on sustainability issues such as environmental rights, social rights, human rights, and governance factors. The rules apply to all large companies and companies listed on regulated markets, except for listed micro-enterprises. Non-European companies with a net turnover of EUR 150 million in the EU, and which have at least one subsidiary or branch in the EU, must also provide a report on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts.