Controversial amount of the estimated work costs of a special medical commission
The Ombudsman found that the amount of the costs of the hearing that an employee must bear if he or she wants an evaluation of the assessment of compliance with specific health requirements for a specific job in a working environment before a special medical commission is... more
More than 23 years since the adoption of the Ordinance, construction still not possible
The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (hereinafter: the Ombudsman) assessed that, in the spatial planning process of a certain area, the Municipality of Domžale (hereinafter: the Municipality) did not act efficiently, since, in no less than 23 years from the adoption of... more
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
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