Recent news

Latest items of recent news relevant to Slovak Republic as reported in our fortnightly newswire ‘Dernières nouvelles’.

Slovak Republic: Falling real wages, although year-end reversal (2023)

During last year the average wage in Slovakia rose by 9 …

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Slovak Republic: Two common mistakes made by employers

Redundancy in Slovakia is problematic because in order to make it valid there are three preconditions …

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Slovak Republic: Sicknotes go online

Doctors and dentists no longer issue medical certificates using the old manual multipart form …

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Slovak Republic: Changes in meal allowances (October 2023)

On 1st October 2023 the tax-free business travel expense allowance for meals will rise …

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Slovak Republic: Real wages fall at a reduced pace (Q2 2023)

During the second quarter of 2023, the annual fall in real wages was 2% – down from a 4 …

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Slovak Republic: Revision of whistleblowing rules to permit anonymous reporting

Regulations to protect those reporting wrongdoing have been on the statute book since 2014 …

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Slovak Republic: Changes to pay allowances for additional work periods

Act No …

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Slovak Republic: New employment services portal

The Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family has launched an improved jobs portal – www …

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Slovak Republic: New immigration law implemented

New immigration law implemented …

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Slovak Republic: Labour code sees extensive changes

The Labour Code is finally being amended to implement the EU Directives on transparent and predictable working conditions and work-life balance …

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Slovak Republic: UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination publishes findings

The UN Committee for the elimination of racial discrimination has published a critical report concerning the implementation of the Anti-Discrimination Act …

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Slovak Republic: New rules governing the residence of foreign nationals

Current procedures will be simplified from January 2023, with third country nationals being able to reside in the country whilst waiting for a temporary residence permit …

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Slovak Republic: Announcement of 2023 minimum wage

The monthly minimum wage for next year has been set through notices 300/2022 and 301/2022 at €700 (US$701 …

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Slovak Republic: New system for sick leave authorization

A new system for sick leave authorization has been introduced …

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Slovak Republic: Increase in meal allowance amounts

Meal allowances have been increased for business trips within the country …

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