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In Slovakia, employment agreements must be in writing, provided to the employee on their first day, and both parties retain a copy. By default, agreements are considered permanent, but fixed-term contracts up to 2 years are allowed. Basic employment information must be included in all contracts, such as:
Probation periods in Slovakia are restricted to 3 months for operational positions and 6 months for managerial roles.
The standard workweek in Slovakia consists of 40 hours, spread over of 8 hours daily.
In Slovakia, overtime, as outlined in employment contracts or collective agreements, is compensated at 125% of the average salary for hours beyond the 40-hour workweek. Nighttime overtime is at 140%, while Saturday and Sunday overtime is compensated at 150% and 200%, respectively. Executive and C-level employees are exempt from overtime regulations.
The national minimum wage in Slovakia is 700 EUR per month.
There is no legal obligation for 13-month payments in Slovakia, and employers have the discretion to provide bonuses as they see fit.
Individual income tax in Slovakia varies from 19% to 25%, and it is computed based on the employee's gross annual income.
Slovakia has implemented a three-pillar pension system, which includes the elimination of the retirement age limit, the introduction of an early retirement option for long-career employees, the establishment of a parental pension supplement, the implementation of an automatic enrollment provision, and a reduction in administrative fees.
In Slovakia, terminations generally require prior notice, and either party has the right to terminate the employment relationship with or without cause. Acceptable terms for termination include:
The minimum notice period in Slovakia is 1 month. A written notice of termination must be provided at least 3 days before the exit date during the probation period. The notice period may also depend on the employee's length of service:
In Slovakia, severance pay is contingent on the employee's length of service and the type of termination. Employees who are terminated with notice are entitled to a minimum severance pay equivalent to 4 times their average monthly wage. Severance pay may be provided in cases of:
Employees in Slovakia are entitled to pay for the following 15 public holidays: