While the constitution ensures the freedom of the press, no specific legal provisions are in place for internal democracy, or for the protection of individual journalists when in conflict with the management. While the general level of job satisfaction improved in comparison with the 2017 survey, the average job satisfaction score in 2019 was still 2.85 out of 5. Job stability was third on the list of work environment factors respondents were satisfied with, with the score of 2.91 (out of 5), following work autonomy and promotion opportunities. 32.6 per cent of respondents were generally dissatisfied by the work stability, while only 28.5 per cent were generally satisfied.84.6 per cent of journalists in the news industry worked full-time, and 15.4 per cent worked under contract in 2018. In comparison with the previous year, this is a 0.3 per cent decrease in the number of full-time journalists and a 17.5 per cent decrease in the number of contracted journalists. While full-time employment is predominant and suggests relative job stability, we can expect some gap between the statistical data and reality based on the history of unexplained firings.
There is no formal action taken to support women and promote gender equality in hiring non-permanent positions. However, in recent years, many news media have adopted gender equality rules and guidelines for sexual harassment at the workplace and refurbished rules for equal treatment of both sexes as well as disciplinary measures for sexual misconduct.
