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Montenegro

Civil lawUnitary parliamentary republicReviewed· 2026-08-02
Capital
Podgorica
Population
620,000
Languages
Montenegrin
Currency
EUR

Montenegro · Employment

Employment in Montenegro

What the atlas records on employment in Montenegro, checked against the primary sources cited below.

Employment

The Labour Act with statutory dismissal grounds and a set minimum wage

Reviewed· 2026-08-02

The Labour Act governs individual and collective employment relations, listing grounds for termination and requiring written reasons. A national minimum wage is set by government decision.

Key rules

  • Termination requires a ground provided by the Labour Act and a written decision with reasons.
  • The minimum wage is fixed by the Government after consultation with the social partners.
  • Fixed-term contracts are capped in cumulative duration, after which employment becomes indefinite.

Governing law

  • Labour Act (Zakon o radu)
  • General Collective Agreement

In practice

Seasonal tourism employment is heavily regulated and inspected, and undeclared seasonal work attracts substantial fines.

Sources

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