CMS Expert Guide to labour law in Central and Eastern Europe

In recent years, Central and Eastern Europe's labour law has transformed, influenced by the pandemic, conflict in Ukraine, and global upheaval. This period has led to an influx of migrants, the rise of remote work, and cross-border employee movement, highlighting expatriate issues. Legislative developments from 2019 to 2023 have brought CEE labour standards closer to those of their western neighbours, with notable improvements in employee rights. The CEE labour market has become increasingly vibrant, also adapting to the gig economy and technological changes.

Yet, adapting to these changes poses challenges, emphasising the need for a comprehensive guide. The CMS Expert Guide to labour law in CEE provides managers with an online reference for labour laws across eleven countries, including the three federal entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkiye, and Ukraine. It covers various legal aspects, including recruitment, remuneration, working time, leaves, sickness/inability to perform services, termination of employment, company transfer, rights of co-determination, employment disputes and social security.

For over thirty years, CMS CEE has led the field in professional employment law advice, with deep insight into the region's labour markets. We hope this guide addresses your employment queries. For tailored advice, reach out to your regular CMS contact or email us at employment@cmslegal.com.

CMS Employment & Pensions Group

Authors

Portrait ofBernhard Hainz
Bernhard Hainz
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Portrait ofKatarzyna Dulewicz
Katarzyna Dulewicz
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