At the time of the coronavirus epidemic, many people found themselves in a difficult financial situation, as they were left without work and income. However, their loan agreement liabilities have remained. The Government of the Republic of Slovenia therefore adopted the Act on the Intervention Measure of Deferred Payment of Borrowers' Liabilities (the ZIUOPOK). The Ombudsman welcomes the measure in favour of individual borrowers as it makes it...

In the event of force majeure that substantially alters the conditions of care provided to persons who were the recipients of services offering adequate and secure care, their relatives/caregivers are entitled to claim the right to absence and salary compensation under the Employment Relationships Act (hereinafter: ZDR-1), which must also be duly observed by the employer.