Montenegro to cut workday by an hour, boosting productivity and welfare

A satisfied and rested employee is more productive. This contributes to increased employers' profits, which translates into higher state revenues, says Naida Niszić, Montenegro's Minister of Labour and Social Welfare. She announced that, in line with the Prime Minister's pre-election promises, the government will reduce the working day by one hour this year.

According to Niszić, Montenegro will introduce a seven-hour working day by the end of the year. RTCG television reported this development.

A satisfied and rested employee is more innovative, productive, and loyal and contributes to increased profits for employers, resulting in higher state revenues. Additionally, employees will have more time for family or friends, explained Milojko Spajić, Prime Minister of Montenegro.

He also highlighted that working weeks in Montenegro are among the longest in Europe, averaging more than 42 hours. This is over four hours per week, more than the average in European Union countries.

Niszić reassured that the government has no plans to abolish social benefits or the Pension and Disability Insurance Fund. Efforts are being made to harmonize the pension issuance process, especially for those who have earned their pensions in different countries, formerly part of Yugoslavia.

Niszić explained that around 3,500 pensioners from the former Yugoslav states currently receive funds lower than the country's average benefits.