Employment contracts Slovakia

What should an employment contract in Slovakia include? 

The following should be included in any Slovakian employment contract:

• Names and contact information for both the company and the employee.
• Position and duties assigned to the employee.
• The days of the week and required working hours for the employee.
• The total of the employee’s wages, bonuses, and additional compensation.
• Any paid time off arrangements, including vacation, sick, and holiday time.
• Details regarding the manner and date of an employee’s employment termination, including any mandatory notice periods.

It is vital for all parties to an employment contract to read and fully comprehend the terms and conditions of the agreement before signing it.

What types of employment contracts exist in Slovakia?

The most typical types of employment contracts in Slovakia are:

1. Employee contract

A few employment contracts may be used in Slovakia to regulate employer-employee interactions. They include the following:

• Indefinite-term contracts: This is the most common type of employment contract in Slovakia. It is a long-term contract that does not have a specific end date. Both parties have the right to end the agreement if conditions specified in the contract and local labor laws are no longer met. Before starting work, be sure the contract is formalized in writing and that you are covered by health and retirement plans.
• Fixed-term contracts: This type of contract is used when a specific end date or condition must be met before the employment relationship ends. This can include completing a particular project or the temporary replacement of another employee. If the employer and employee both agree, the employment contract can be renewed or extended for a set amount of time.

2. Agreement on work performance

The parties to this Agreement on Work Performance are not entering into an employment relationship with one another in the traditional sense. Instead, it establishes the parameters of a business transaction between an employee or independent contractor and a company.

3. Author’s contract

According to Slovakian law, a contract between an author and publisher or producer must specify the nature of the work to be published or produced, the rights to be granted to the publisher or producer, the length of the contract, the author’s pay, and the conditions under which the contract may be terminated. 

How to hire employees in Slovakia?

When hiring new employees in Slovakia, companies must comply with all applicable local, national, and international employment laws and standards. A company must be formally registered in Slovakia before lawfully hiring personnel. 

That being the case, in order to obtain a tax ID number for your company, you will need to go through the proper business registration procedures with the Slovakian government. 

Alternatively, you might consult a company specializing in international recruitment, such as Native Teams. Through our Employer of Record service, we will manage your company’s payroll, human resources, taxes, and similar needs.