# KBC Rijeka labor and legal dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kbc-rijeka-labor-and-legal-dispute
> Updated: 2026-09-20T07:08:53.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

The KBC Rijeka University Hospital is engaged in a legal and administrative dispute following a Municipal Court in Rijeka ruling that declared the dismissal of former technical service head Gradimir Šain unlawful. The court has ordered Šain’s reinstatement.

In response, KBC Rijeka management has accused the Croatian Health Union of using media platforms to “promote personal interests and defame the current minister.” Management specifically challenged the authority of Union President Radmila Čahut Jurišić, asserting she is not a legal representative of the hospital’s workers. The hospital has expressed its intention to appeal the court’s decision.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: KBC Split under investigation over patient dress code rules

The Croatian Ombudsman has launched an investigation into KBC Split after patients reported being denied medical registration due to strict dress code enforcement regarding summer clothing.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kbc-split-under-investigation-over-patient-dress-code-denials

### 2026-09-09: KBC Rijeka disputes union claims following court ruling on employee reinstatement

KBC Rijeka has responded to a court ruling reinstating former employee Gradimir Šain by accusing the Croatian Health Union of using the case to promote personal interests and defame officials.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kbc-rijeka-disputes-union-claims-following-court-ruling-on-employee-reinstatement

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