5.  The applicant was born in 1942 and lives in Valjevo. 6.  On 24 July 1998 and 16 November 1998 the applicant filed two separate claims against his employer with the Municipal Court in Valjevo (“the Municipal Court”), seeking revocation of his suspension from work as well as reinstatement and salary arrears, respectively. 7.  On 9 April 1999 the two sets of proceedings were joined. 8.  Following a remittal, on 14 March 2006 the Municipal Court ruled against the applicant. 9.  On 29 March 2007 and 3 April 2008 the District Court and the Supreme Court, respectively, upheld the decision of 14 March 2006.