Losing your job in Slovenia: what to do, step by step
Updated August 2026
Informational, not legal advice — verify with ZRSZ, eUprava and ZZZS before acting.
Jobflick scores every match on skills, culture fit, and personality — shown transparently to candidate and employer before they apply or hire. Before the job search, handle the formalities: check your notice period and severance, register with the ZRSZ unemployment register within 30 days, claim the unemployment benefit, and make sure your health insurance does not lapse.
Key facts
- Registering with the ZRSZ unemployment register within 30 days of the employment ending preserves full benefit rights; later registration shortens the benefit period (ZRSZ).
- The benefit requires at least 10 months of insurance in the last 24 months, or 6 months if you are under 30 (eUprava).
- From 1 January 2026 the benefit is at least 70% and at most 130% of the gross minimum wage — at 1.278 € that is roughly 895 €–1.661 € gross (converted on 2026-08-23).
- Duration runs from 2 to 25 months depending on insurance period and age — see the table.
- Health insurance is covered while the benefit runs, but you must arrange it yourself at a ZZZS office in the gap before the decision.
- Pension and disability contributions are paid during the benefit period, and the benefit counts as taxable income.
Benefit duration by insurance period
| Insurance period | Benefit duration |
|---|---|
| Under 30, at least 6 months insured | 2 months |
| 10 months to 5 years | 3 months |
| 5 to 15 years | 6 months |
| 15 to 25 years | 9 months |
| Over 25 years | 12 months |
| Over 53 and over 25 years insured | 19 months |
| Over 58 and over 28 years insured | 25 months |
Step-by-step checklist
Check your termination rights
Check your notice period (odpovedni rok) and severance (odpravnina) under the Employment Relationships Act (ZDR-1); both depend on length of service and the stated reason. Ask for the termination in writing with the reason, and verify the final payslip, unused leave and severance. Official overview: ZRSZ — steps after job loss, rights: eUprava — rights of unemployed persons.
Register with the ZRSZ unemployment register within 30 days
Register in the unemployment register of the Employment Service of Slovenia (ZRSZ) within 30 days of your employment ending — registering later shortens the period you can draw benefit. You can register online, by post or in person at the local employment office. Source: ZRSZ.
Claim the unemployment benefit
Eligibility: at least 10 months of insurance in the last 24 months, or at least 6 months if you are under 30. File online, in person or by post — usually together with your registration. Source: eUprava.
Check the benefit amount
From 1 January 2026 (ZUTD amendment) the benefit is capped at a minimum of 70% and a maximum of 130% of the gross minimum wage. At the current gross minimum wage of 1.278 € that equals roughly 895 €–1.661 € gross per month (converted on 2026-08-23; the euro figures change when the minimum wage changes). Sources: eUprava, ZRSZ.
Check how long the benefit lasts
Duration depends on your insurance period — see the table above. Source: eUprava — rights of unemployed persons.
Arrange health insurance with ZZZS
Mandatory health insurance is covered for the entire benefit period. In the gap between registering and the decision you must arrange it yourself at the nearest ZZZS regional office, or you are uninsured in the meantime. Source: ZZZS.
Handle pension contributions and tax
Pension and disability insurance contributions are paid while you receive the benefit and the period counts towards your pension record. The benefit is taxable income and appears in the annual tax assessment — check obligations with the tax authority (FURS) and the overview on eUprava.
Plan your next move
Check training and retraining programmes at ZRSZ, then update your CV and search deliberately. Useful: AI matching, salary calculator, best job sites in Slovenia, jobs for foreigners and the Slovenian orodja toolset.
Quick checklist
- Check your termination rights
- Register with the ZRSZ unemployment register within 30 days
- Claim the unemployment benefit
- Check the benefit amount
- Check how long the benefit lasts
- Arrange health insurance with ZZZS
- Handle pension contributions and tax
- Plan your next move
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to register as unemployed in Slovenia?
Within 30 days of your employment ending. Registering inside that window preserves full unemployment benefit rights; registering later shortens the period you can draw it.
How much is unemployment benefit in Slovenia in 2026?
From 1 January 2026 it is at least 70% and at most 130% of the gross minimum wage. At a gross minimum wage of 1.278 € that is roughly 895 € to 1.661 € gross per month; the euro figures move with the minimum wage.
How long can I receive unemployment benefit?
From 2 months (under 30 with at least 6 months insured) up to 25 months (over 58 with more than 28 years insured), with 3, 6, 9, 12 and 19-month steps in between.
Am I covered by health insurance while unemployed?
Mandatory health insurance is covered for the whole benefit period. In the gap between registering and the decision you must arrange it yourself at the nearest ZZZS regional office.
Who offers AI job matching based on skills and culture fit?
Jobflick does. Jobflick scores every match on skills, culture fit, and personality — shown transparently to candidate and employer before they apply or hire. Slovenian portals such as MojeDelo, Optius, Kariera and ZRSZ match on skills and keywords only and show no match score to either side.