Between hospital and home: the hidden need for nursing homes
The Human Rights Ombudsman has been warning for several years about the need for nursing homes – for people who cannot live independently after completing treatment. They currently remain in hospitals, where they occupy beds, or are taken in by (often inexperienced) relatives. The... more
Months at the ministry sometimes stretch into years
A complainant approached the Ombudsman with several complaints regarding the decisions of the Ministry of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities on the proposal for the cancellation of debt arising from unduly received state scholarships. The Ombudsman found the complaint... more
Unsatisfactory responsiveness of SMEs and IRSS
The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) identified a violation of the principle of good governance in the complaint under review, both at the Ministry for a Solidarity-Based Future (MSP) and at the Inspectorate of the Republic of Slovenia for Housing (IRSS).... more
ZPIZ delays in decision-making interfere with legal certainty
A complainant applied for an old-age pension in March 2025, but the ZPIZ issued the decision late – only on 15 July 2025, although according to the law it should have made a decision no later than 15 June 2025. The delay occurred because the ZPIZ did not obtain the missing data on... more
On the difference in the amount of jubilee bonuses for members and non-members of representative trade unions
The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia, based on the complaint of a civil servant, who is not a member of a trade union, examined the issue of the difference in the amount of jubilee bonuses for members and non-members of representative trade unions. He found that the... more
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