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Employment contracts in North Macedonia typically run a calendar year, with mandatory contributions to the Pension and Disability Insurance Fund deducted from every payslip.

Questions

• Can non-citizens work in North Macedonia?

  Non-citizens require a work permit, obtained by their employer through the Employment Agency. EU and EEA nationals face fewer restrictions. Permits specify the employer, position, and duration of employment.

• What contract types do employers use?

  Employers hire on fixed-term contracts (with defined end dates) or indefinite contracts (ongoing until termination by either party). Probation periods typically last up to three months. Both types must be in writing and specify wages, hours, and duties.

• What is the standard working week?

  The standard working week is forty hours, Monday through Friday. Collective agreements in some sectors allow compressed weeks or flexible schedules. Anything beyond forty hours constitutes overtime.

• How is overtime compensated?

  Overtime hours are paid at a rate higher than standard hours, typically twenty to fifty percent above the base wage depending on the contract or collective agreement. Hours worked on public holidays attract the highest supplements.

• What documents do employers require?

  Employers request a completed CV, educational diplomas or certificates, and references from previous employment. Background checks are standard for most positions. Some roles require specific professional certifications or qualifications registered with state bodies.

• When and how is pay delivered?

  Salaries are paid monthly, usually by bank transfer to an account designated by the employee. Pay stubs itemize gross wages, deductions for the Pension and Disability Insurance Fund, and personal income tax, among other statutory contributions.

• What deductions come from every payslip?

  Every employee's salary has contributions deducted for the Pension and Disability Insurance Fund and personal income tax. Employer contributions are separate and do not reduce take-home pay. Additional deductions may apply for health insurance or union membership where applicable.

• How many public holidays does the working year include?

  North Macedonia observes statutory holidays throughout the calendar year, during which most businesses close and employees are not required to work. Collective agreements specify how work on these days is compensated if required. Holidays fall on fixed dates and religious observances.

• Can an employer terminate employment at will?

  No. Termination requires legal grounds specified in the employment contract or labor law, such as serious breach of duties, organizational restructuring, or redundancy. Employers must provide written notice and follow procedures set out in the contract or collective agreement.

• Are there restrictions on working hours for specific groups?

  Young workers under eighteen face limits on night work and maximum daily hours. Work involving hazardous substances or conditions is restricted for pregnant women and workers with certain health conditions. Collective agreements may impose stricter limits in specific sectors.