Here is the ergonomics legislation from
Slovenia
The information here was collated from official online sources by Ergo Global ergonomists. All information is for general purposes and cannot be considered 1-to-1 legal advice. Ergo Global disclaim any liability relating to the information provided on this page.
To Note
Slovenia does not have a single “ergonomics act,” but ergonomics regulation is integrated into its Health and Safety at Work Act (ZVZD-1). There is no specific mention of regulations pertaining exclusively to remote working.
Page last updated: 20/05/2026
The Duties of
The Employer
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Article 5: Ensuring health and safety of workers at work
(1) The employer shall have a duty to ensure the health and safety of workers at work. To this aim, he shall take the measures necessary to ensure safety and health of workers and of other persons present in the work process, including prevention, elimination and management of occupational risks, provision of information and training of workers, as well as provision of the necessary organisation and means.
(2) The employer shall devote special care to safeguarding the health and safety of pregnant workers, young and older workers and workers with diminished work capacity, and in the selection of measures consider special risks to which these workers are exposed at work, in accordance with specific regulations.
(3) The employer shall be alert to changing circumstances and implement such preventive measures and select such working and production methods that will ensure improvements and a higher level of health and safety at work, and that will be incorporated in all employer’s activities and on all levels of organisation. -
Article 16: Education and training
(1) Education and training concerning health and safety at work shall form an integral part of educational programmes provided by universities and schools of all types and levels.
(2) Training for safety and health at work shall form an integral part of the induction of workers -
Article 17: Risk assessment and safety statement
The employer shall prepare a written assessment of risks to which workers are or may be exposed at work, according to the procedure, which includes in particular:
- identification and detection of hazards;
- identification of workers who could be exposed to the identified hazards;
- an assessment of risk which considers the likelihood of accidents at work, occupational diseases or workrelated diseases, and their severity;
- decision on whether the risk is acceptable;
- decision on the introduction of measures to reduce the unacceptable risk.
The Duties of
The Employer
🏠 for Remote Work
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Article 152 quater J. - Right to Disconnect
In the case of remote workers who freely manage their own schedules or teleworkers exempt from working hour limitations, the employer must respect their right to disconnect, guaranteeing a period during which they are not obligated to respond to communications, orders, or other requests. This disconnection period must be at least twelve continuous hours within a twenty-four-hour period. Likewise, under no circumstances may the employer establish communications or issue orders or other requests on the workers' days off, leave, or annual holidays. -
Article 152 quater L. - Equipment Provision
The equipment, tools, and materials for remote work or telework, including personal protective equipment, must be provided by the employer to the employee, and the latter may not be compelled to use their own equipment. Likewise, the costs of operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment will always be borne by the employer. -
Article 152 quater N. - Information
In accordance with the duty of protection that the employer has, he must always inform the remote worker or teleworker in writing about the risks involved in his work, the preventive measures and the correct means of work according to each particular case, in accordance with current regulations.
Additionally, prior to the start of remote work or teleworking, the employer must provide training to the employee on the main health and safety measures they must observe while performing these tasks. This training may be conducted directly by the employer or through the administering agency of the insurance under Law No. 16,744, as deemed appropriate.
The Duties of
The Employee
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Article 11: Right to health and safety at work
The worker shall have the right to the type of work and a working environment which are safe and without risk to health. -
Article 12: Workers’ obligations
(1) The worker shall comply with and implement measures necessary to ensure health and safety at work.
(2) The worker shall exercise all due care at work to protect his own safety and health and that of other persons.
(3) The worker shall make use of the means of work, safety devices and personal protective equipment in accordance with their purpose and the employer’s instructions, handle them with care and maintain them in full working order.
What's next?
Step 1
Run an ergonomics audit following these regulations.
Step 2
List out the gaps in your ergonomics policy.
Step 4
Contact Ergo Global for more support where needed.
