CroatiaThe Croatian Medical Association (HLS) warns of potential mass lawsuits against the state due to unfair pay practices for doctors' overtime work. The association claims that the current system of calculating overtime pay is inconsistent with European regulations and domestic labor laws. According to HLS president Renata Čulinović-Čaić, doctors earn less per hour during months with higher working hours, such as July and August, compared to February, which creates financial disparities among medical staff. This discrepancy arises because the hourly rate is calculated based on monthly working hours, which vary throughout the year. The association argues that this method violates both the Labor Law, which specifies weekly rather than monthly working hours, and the expired Collective Agreement, which was extended by the government. Additionally, the new Public Sector Pay Act conflicts with the existing calculation methods for overtime compensation. The HLS plans to report these issues to the European Commission and may pursue legal action if changes are not made.
Bias read (Progressive): The article presents the concerns of the Croatian Medical Association regarding systemic issues in healthcare workers' pay, highlighting discrepancies between current practices and European and national labor laws. It emphasizes the potential for legal action and calls for reform, aligning with a批判性
