Employee Benefits in Slovenia 2021

The Slovenian social security system includes social insurance, social assistance scheme, and family benefits. It covers the risks of employees, self-employed persons, unemployed persons, persons taking care of family members, and individuals without the necessary minimum resources. Contributions to the social security system are made by employees, employers, and self-employed individuals. The total employee and employer contribution rates amount to 22.10% and 16.10% of the gross earnings of employees respectively, with no maximum amount. Self-employed individuals have to pay both employer and employee contributions at the same rate. The Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, and Family and Equal Opportunities is the administrative body that governs the social security system in Slovenia. Voluntary supplementary pension programs are offered to employees by private companies.

The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information, and insights of the employee benefits in Slovenia, including an overview of the state and compulsory benefits in Slovenia, detailed information about the private benefits in Slovenia, insights on various central institutions responsible for the administration of the different branches of social security and the regulatory framework of the employee benefits in Slovenia.

Key Highlights

• Retirement benefits (old-age pension) in Slovenia are covered by the Pension and Disability Insurance Act, Fiscal Balance Act, Personal Income Tax Act, and Implementation of the Republic of Slovenia Budget for 2014 and 2015 Act
• It is a compulsory insurance scheme financed by contributions made by employees, employers, and self-employed individuals
• The scheme provides coverage to the people living in the country and requires both employees and employers to contribute towards the public pension
• Compulsory supplementary pension insurance is provided for people performing work under harmful conditions
• Employers provide supplementary DC retirement benefits to their employees under Pillar II

Scope

This report provides a detailed analysis of employee benefits in Slovenia:

• It offers a detailed analysis of the key government-sponsored employee benefits, along with private benefits
• It covers an exhaustive list of employee benefits, including retirement benefits, death in service, long-term disability benefits, medical benefits, workmen's compensation insurance, maternity and paternity benefits, family benefits, unemployment, long-term care benefits, leave and private benefits
• It highlights the economic and regulatory situations relating to employee benefits in Slovenia

Reasons to Buy

• Make strategic decisions using in-depth information related to employee benefits in Slovenia
• Assess the Slovenia's employee benefits market, including state and compulsory benefits and private benefits
• Gain insights into the key employee benefit schemes offered by private employers in Slovenia
• Gain insights into key organizations governing the Slovenia's employee benefits, and their impact on companies