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In response to the coronavirus crisis, which is seriously impacting the Slovak economy, the Government of Slovakia ...

On 1 September 2011, major changes to the Labour Code come into force that will not only significantly strengthen the position for employers but could also pave the way for foreign businesses to enter the Slovak labour market.

The Regulation, effective as of 1 January 2010, set the minimum wage for the year 2010 as follows: (i) €307.70 as a minimum monthly rate; and (2) €1.768 as a minimum hourly rate.

Slovakia has become one of only four EU Member States to implement the Pay Transparency Directive ahead of schedule, but questions remain about how the new legislation will work in practice.

Nationwide, minimum wage levels have increased to EUR 623 per month in 2021.

The 'core' of Slovak law that will always apply to employment conditions, regardless of the length of posting, was expanded. However, the application of more favorable employment conditions...

In recent weeks, the Slovak Parliament has approved two laws that could substantially increase labour costs for employers in Slovakia.

The Office for Personal Data Protection of the Slovak Republic has now dealt with the issue of employers keeping access to a former employee's email account, twice.

Substantial changes to the Slovak Labour Code, effective from 1 September 2011, have considerably strengthened employers’ power.

On 16 October 2014, the National Council of the Slovak Republic adopted Act No. 307/2014 Coll. on Certain Measures Related to Reporting of Anti-social Activities and on Amendment and Supplements to Certain Acts.

From 1 June 2023, the so-called reform of the "judicial map" of Slovakia enters into force, which according to its proponents should bring faster and better decision-making by the courts...

Correctly identifying or balancing leave entitlements in Slovakia can be a complicated process, particularly for employers who are unfamiliar with local legislation.

The rules for UK nationals living and working in Slovakia and for UK business travellers to Slovakia are changing on 1 January 2021. This article explains.

If your company publicly advertises available job positions or considers the employment of non-EU nationals in Slovakia, the below overview may be helpful.

Slovakia has made history. On 15 April, Slovakia's National Council adopted the Equal Pay Act, becoming the first EU Member State to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive into national law.

Slovakia's new Equal Pay Act introduces groundbreaking same-sex equal pay protections and specific reporting deadlines that extend beyond the EU Pay Transparency Directive's requirements.