Employing staff in Slovakia
Slovak employment law protects employees more strongly than many foreign employers expect. A termination letter with a formal mistake can be declared invalid and cost you months of back pay. We help foreign employers hire, manage and part with staff in Slovakia in line with the Slovak Labour Code.
What we do
- Employment contracts and manager agreements in English and Slovak
- Work rules, remuneration rules and other internal policies
- Registration duties and first steps when you hire your first employee in Slovakia
- Posting of workers and employment of non-EU nationals
- Terminations, redundancies and collective dismissals
- Non-compete clauses, trade secrets and employment disputes
Frequently asked questions
Do we need a Slovak company to employ people in Slovakia?
Not always. A foreign company can employ staff in Slovakia directly, through a branch or through a Slovak subsidiary. Each option has different tax and registration consequences, so we compare them with your tax adviser.
Can an employer dismiss an employee without giving a reason?
No. During the probation period either party can end the employment easily; after that, an employer may give notice only for reasons set out in the Labour Code, and the reason must be stated precisely.
How long is the probation period?
Up to three months, or up to six months for managerial employees, provided it is agreed in writing in the employment contract.
For a wider overview, see our employment law practice.