E-learning is a learning process that uses information and telecommunication technology to improve the quality of learning. As such it developed rapidly and became an attractive alternative to learning in classrooms. More and more individuals choose distance learning such as online courses and online universities to complement their own knowledge and education. The flexibility of e-learning is accompanied by demands that are increasingly associated with the workforce. There is a growing demand for flexible workforce that is ready for constant learning and development. In this paper, an empirical survey of employers' attitudes towards the e-learning market in the Republic of Croatia was conducted through a questionnaire. The general attitude of employers to e-learning has been explored and how e-learning is validated by the individuals they employ. Research results show that most respondents have a positive attitude toward introducing e-learning at all levels of traditional education but not as a complete substitute for it. Empirical research has also shown that traditional education is most valued during employment. E-learning should also not be neglected as a source of education, most of all as a complement to existing education. The survey also revealed that half of the respondents had never met candidates who mentioned e-learning as a source of education, suggesting an underdeveloped awareness of e-learning. By linking the empirical and theoretical part, it can be concluded that e-learning is not systematically developed enough in Croatia and is not sufficiently popular among individuals as well as among employers.