Harmonisation of Kosovo labour legislation with that of the EUMirlinda Batalli and Muhamet Vokrri

Abstract

This article analyses the development of labour relations law in Kosovo and in the EU, and the integration process of Kosovo with the EU, specifically the harmonisation of labour legislation. Rights from work and the relations arising from them represent one of the fundamental rights guaranteed in ILO Conventions as well as the treaties of the European Union and are included in the basic legal acts (constitutions) of most countries, including the Republic of Kosovo. The article raises questions related to the nature and importance of EU legislative acts in the labour field, as well as their reflection within national legislation, particularly in Kosovo. The receipt of any model from one or more countries for implementation in another has the chance of being successful, but the implemented model needs to be capable of adapting to the economic conditions and state of democracy, as well as the actual reality, of the respective country. The work and commitment of institutional stakeholders in the construction and implementation of an efficient legal system remains of vital importance in contributing to the peace and stability of society.