Croatia tightens penalties for undeclared workers as tourism season approaches

The Croatian government announced amendments to the Law on Suppressing Unregistered Work that will take effect in mid‑June. Employers caught three times in three years with undeclared workers will face fines of up to €8,000 per worker, higher than the previous €2,650–€6,630 range. The changes also require employers to fully register part‑time staff who also work for another firm, and place repeat offenders on a “black list” that blocks access to active labour‑market measures.

At the same time, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković urged the tourism sector to adopt more rational price‑setting, warning that competitive pricing is essential amid rising energy costs and global turbulence. He highlighted that the season has already seen 2.3 million arrivals and 6.5 million overnight stays, with foreign tourist revenue reaching €15.3 billion – figures that set the growth target for the next two to three years. The government stresses that balanced pricing and quality will help maintain Croatia’s appeal as a safe, competitive destination.