Agency for vocational education and training
The Agency provides you with services for secondary vocational education and training to access some professions. Find out more about the list of programmes and courses, and how your educational results are evaluated.
Education of unemployed persons and job seekers
The Croatian national employment service offers you financing for education and training to acquire new skills for employment. Discover how you can receive these benefits.
Support for training
The Croatian national employment service offers you financing for training courses. Employed and self-employed people and new business owners can get financial help through informal learning programmes. Find out more about how the service can benefit you.
Workplace training and adult education institution training
The Croatian national employment service offers workplace training and access to training at formal adult education institutions for the unemployed. Find out more about how the service can benefit you.
Europass
Europass provides free tools that make your competences and qualifications visible and understandable across Europe and beyond. Moreover, on the Europass platform you will find not only learning and job opportunities throughout Europe, but also country-specific contact details and information on learning and working abroad. The Europass tools are your gateway to learning and working at home and abroad.
Agency for mobility and EU programs - Eurodesk
Eurodesk provides free information on opportunities to travel, work, study and volunteer in Europe or participate in EU-funded programmes for young people up to 30 years old.
Employment support
Benefit from the Croatian national employment services. When you hire people who have been unemployed for more than 6 months, you can get financial support. Find out more about how you can benefit from such services.
Self-employment support
The Croatian national employment service offers you 24 month financial support if you are unemployed and looking to open your own business and are on their list of unemployed persons. If you wish to become self-employed, find out more on how you can benefit from these services.
Permanent seasonal worker
If you are employed in seasonal professions you can get financial support: the Croatian national employment service offers you 6-month financial help. Find out more on how you can benefit from these services.
Youth Guarantee
The Youth Guarantee fights youth unemployment: you can get a good quality offer within a period of four months after leaving formal education or becoming unemployed. The project is for all young people under the age of 25.
European Social Fund ESF+ measure on inclusive labour market and employment support
You can get financial support with the ESF+ if you’re unemployed, run a small business or a woman. Find out more about how to obtain this financial help.
EURES
Find jobs, training opportunities and valuable labour market information and tips with EURES, the European cooperation network of employment services.
Government of Croatia - Support for mothers/fathers
On this government page you can find information on financial measures for parental support related to childcare. The page also lists national institutions that offer support.
Central office for demography and youth
The central office for demography and youth offers support to families and parents. It is the central provider of information on support for parents, their social rights, paternity and maternity leaves and financial benefits they can receive. The website offers information on measures, activities and support for children and families.
Croatian institute for health insurance
The Croatian institute for health insurance (HZZO) offers one-time financial support for parents with a newborn child. Their website provides information on support for newborns and parents.
European Health Insurance Card
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) gives you access to medically necessary, state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in any of the 27 EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland or the United Kingdom under the same conditions and at the same cost (free in some countries) as people insured in that country. Find out how you can apply for this free card.
Croatian Union of Associations of Persons with Disabilities
The Croatian Union of Associations of Persons with Disabilities operates several services and programmes aimed to improve the status of disabled people. Here you can find information on independent living, support for people with disabilities, legal support, education, and other topics.
Institute for expert evaluation, professional rehabilitation and employment of persons with disabilities
The institute protects the rights of employed people in need of rehabilitation and promotes the employment of disabled people. They offer financial support to help make workplaces more accessible to disabled people. This website offers resources for disabled people and their employers.
LGBTI Workplace equality
The ‘Radnopravnost’ project aims to offer support for workplace equality in the context of sexual orientation and gender equality. Their website gives advice for LGBTI individuals facing workplace discrimination, and frequently posts information on events for LGBTI workplace equality.
Ombudswoman of the Republic of Croatia
The Ombudswoman’s website provides information on the protection of human rights and addresses citizens' complaints about violations. You can find news on human rights issues, such as inequality in the workplace, legal advice, and how to file a complaint. The website also offers advice and legal guidance on human rights and equality-related matters.
Ombudsman for Persons with Disabilities
The website for the Ombudsman for Persons with Disabilities provides information about the rights and interests of persons with disabilities. It includes sections on legal frameworks, reports on activities, news, and resources for combating discrimination and promoting disability rights.
Ombudswoman for Gender equality
The website of the Ombudswoman for Gender Equality provides information and advice to combat gender-based discrimination. It includes sections on legal frameworks, reports on activities, news, and resources for combating discrimination and promoting gender equality, including equal pay and opportunities.
Government office for gender equality
The Office for Gender Equality in Croatia offers information on promoting and implementing gender equality. It focuses on policy development, monitoring gender equality progress, and collaborating with various stakeholders in the field. The website provides legal frameworks, action plans, and resources for combating gender-based discrimination.
Financial compensation for the unemployed
Employees can claim financial compensation when their contract has ended. Learn more about the necessary conditions and other relevant information from the Croatian Employment Service (HZZ) website.
Minimum Wage
If you need up-to-date information on the Croatian legal wage landscape (from minimum gross salary to the minimum hourly rate for employed students), you can find it on the website of the Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy (MROSP). Discover how you can benefit.
Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy - Minimum Wage Act
Croatian Pension Insurance
For information on pensions, child allowances, issuance of certificates, and registration, you can approach the Croatian Pension Insurance Institute (HZMO). Discover more, including updates on latest developments and available services.
Social care system
e-Građani is an official government online portal that helps you with comprehensive information related to Croatia’s National Social Welfare scheme. You can find details about eligibility, sums, and support.
Agency for the insurance of worker compensation
If your employment has been terminated due to your employer going bankrupt or because of a blocked account, the Agency for the Insurance of Worker’s Claims (AORT) is your reference point. Find out more on the safeguards and actions that can be taken.