Recruiting and hiring the right talent is crucial for any business, especially during an expansion. But with so much on your plate, do you have the time and resources to effectively recruit top candidates in Kosovo? If not, partnering with G-P can streamline the process and help you build your dream team without setting up a subsidiary or the added stress.
Recruiting in Kosovo
When you start the Kosovo recruiting process, you need to know the best places to post jobs. You can advertise on more general career sites such as Oferta Pune, Career Jet, Go Abroad, and LinkedIn. You should also look for more niche sites related to your industry to get more tailored resumes. It’s a good idea to hire human resources personnel who can respond to emails or phone inquiries, as some candidates are more likely to reach out to your company directly.
In Kosovo, 18 is the minimum age of employment for any type of work that could jeopardize someone’s health, safety, or morals. Anyone under 18 but older than 15 can do light work that will not harm their health or development and doesn’t affect school attendance.
How to hire employees in Kosovo
Compliance laws require that companies hire Kosovo employees using written employment contracts. Contracts must include specific details of the employment agreement such as duties, working hours, compensation, benefits, termination requirements, and more. We recommend using a strong contract written in Albanian or Serbian and if you include salary or compensation amounts, use euros instead of another currency.
Kosovo employment laws
The Constitution of the Republic of Kosovo, the Law on Labor, and the Law on Protection from Discrimination give employees protection from all types of discrimination. Companies can’t make exclusions or preferences for any employees based on race, color, sex, religion, age, language, political opinion, union membership, or a similar factor. Sexual harassment is also strictly prohibited.
If employers have any employment-related disputes, they should submit them to the Basic Court General Department to get adjudicated by a professional judge. Typically, disputes get solved through mediation.
Companies can also carry out pre-employment checks per the Law on the Protection of Personal Data. However, the employee must provide consent to process personal information. Additionally, some examinations, such as criminal records and medical checks, can only be processed if the data is necessary to fulfill employment obligations.
Keep in mind that trade unions are permitted in Kosovo through the Law for Organizing Trade Unions. If employees are in a trade union, they can protest, strike, and more. Kosovo employment compliance laws could change if employees are a part of a trade union, so you should research the applicable regulations before hiring employees.
Onboarding in Kosovo
After you hire Kosovo employees, you need to onboard them according to your company’s guidelines. Start by reviewing the employment contract and any other company bylaws you want employees to know about. Then, you can enroll them in a training program, either with your company or with a third-party program to prepare them for their position.
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