In a conversation with Media Daily, a famous lawyer from Zagreb, explained why the verdict which sent Saša Kosanović  back to work can not be used as a precedent in employment disputes with media owners, but also why all employees of the public TV station can be called upon this verdict-when they work with someone outside of it.

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The need for journalists to work outside their home company due to low fees and wages

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Journalists in the state media are more legally protected

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