Due to the illegal actions of the ZPIZ and ZZZS, the complainant suffered harm
The Ombudsman was contacted by a self-employed woman who was receiving a partial ZPIZ benefit for half of her working time and sick leave for half of her working time. On 28 April 2023, her personal physician submitted a proposal for the complainant's disability retirement. An expert... more
Irregularities in charging for services and imposing disciplinary measures in a retirement home
A complaint contacted the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) and described controversial circumstances related to the charging of services in the private institution for senior citizens SeneCura Dom starejših občanov Maribor (SeneCura Retirement Home, Maribor).... more
A more than nine-month delay in the MDDSZ responding to the application of a disability organisation
According to the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia, the response to an application which has taken more than nine months is not consistent with the principle of good management from Article 3 of the Ombudsman Act. However, after the Ombudsman's intervention, the Ministry... more
Long-term decision-making on the right to disability compensation
The complainant was left without partial disability compensation for nearly six months due to the inaction of their employer, the Ministry of the Interior (MNZ), the Police, and the Pension and Disability Insurance Institute, nor did he even receive an advance on the partial compensation.... more
Missing call bells at the hospital
A complainant informed the Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia that there were no call bells in the hospital room. The Ombudsman warned the hospital that call bells were important. The hospital confirmed the complainant's statements, but later corrected its statements, stating that the... more