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Employment & Pensions Law Firm in Slovakia

Employment is a rapidly developing area of regulation in CEE. Our employment specialists in the region can work in partnership with your legal and human resources teams to provide advice on all key aspects of employment law, employee pension arrangements and employee benefit schemes. This is a complex area of law with, at times contradictory, rules established by EU and national legislation. Having been at the forefront of changes to legislation in these areas in several countries in the region, CMS lawyers have a unique grasp of the issues to provide practical and commercial strategies and solutions for your business.

If your business crosses borders, you have to contend with a complex framework of employment in order to achieve the best outcome for your business. With a global network covering 33 countries, we can help you address these challenges in all the countries in which you operate. We advise clients across jurisdictions in relation to employment and executive contracts, pension schemes, employee benefit programmes, restructuring, employment disputes, employment aspects of M&A transactions, works council and trade union relations. A 280-strong group of employment specialists worldwide can help you navigate a maze of regulations, policy documents and other legal complexities you face on a daily basis.

Our team in Bratislava will support you with their expertise and knowledge across all business sectors. Whether it be hiring, works agreements or beginning and ending employment agreements, we are on hand to provide you with advice in all areas of employment law. We are also experts in providing advice on topics such as secondments and short-term contracts for specialist employees who work either in Slovakia or abroad. Last but not least, we also represent our clients before the courts and regulatory authorities.


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19/01/2024
CBAM: Just over a week to comply
As the deadline for the first Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) report approaches on January 31st, it is crucial for undertakings engaged in importing relevant goods into the European Union to...
21/11/2023
Labour law in Slovakia
1. Hiring employees >> Go to the top 2. Remuneration >> Go to the top 3. Working time >> Go to the top 4. Paid annual leave (holiday) >> Go to the top 5. Sick pay >> Go to the top 6. Termination of...
09/11/2023
Groundbreaking ECJ ruling on annual leave entitlement of unlawfully dismissed...
On 12 October, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) adopted a landmark decision in Case C-57/22 - Ředitelství silnic a dálnic. The issue, brought before the ECJ by the Supreme Court of the Czech Republic...
17/10/2023
Remote Working Legislation, Laws & Regulations in Slovakia
1. Is there any legislation relating to working from home in your country? Act No. 311/2001 Coll., the Labour Code, sets down basic rules concerning remote-working models; with the latest changes to the...
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20/09/2023
Slovak high court makes controversial 2021 prokura/proxy ruling binding
In August 2023, the Slovak Supreme Court added Decision No. 6Cdo/120/2019 to the official Collection of Opinion and Decisions, making its previous October 2021 ruling that prokura or proxy holders cannot...
16/08/2023
Whistleblower protection and reporting channels in Slovakia
1. Is there a law on whistleblowing in your country? Yes, the area of whistleblower protection is currently regulated by Act no. 54/2019 Coll. on the protection of whistleblowers and amendment of certain...
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01/08/2023
Dismissals and Termination of Employment in Slovakia
1. Dismissal of employees 1.1 Reasons for dismissal The employer may dismiss an employee with notice for statutory reasons, including the winding-up or relocation (when the employee does not agree with...
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28/06/2023
Cost-cutting and restructuring in times of crisis
A tough global economic outlook is driving many employers to review their operational costs. Across businesses, hard questions are being asked about where efficiencies can be made – and ultimately what...
25/05/2023
North Sea Strikes and Force Majeure
The latest in a series of strikes by oil & gas workers in the North Sea continues to test the operation and efficacy of force majeure (“FM”) provisions in oil and gas industry contracts.There is no...
22/05/2023
Whistleblowing changes in Slovakia
The current Slovak whistleblowing regulation in Act No. 54/2019 on the protection of persons reporting anti-social activity (the "Whistleblowing Act") became effective in March 2019, therefore before...
13/04/2023
CMS series: At CEEnter stage
Our engaging podcast and video series, "At CEEntre Stage," is a valuable resource for professionals and legal advisors seeking in-depth insights into various Corporate and M&A topics. Our series caters to diverse businesses in Central and Eastern Europe, providing comprehensive coverage of the ongoing challenges they face. Half-hour moderated discussions with legal experts and industry leaders allow us to gain valuable insights into their vision for the future, the challenges they face, and ways to improve their businesses. We also provide guidance on navigating legal complexities and avoiding potential traps, ensuring our listeners receive contextualized insights into the region's distinctive business landscape and regulatory environment. Our comprehensive coverage of various industries and their ongoing challenges makes "At CEEntre Stage" an essential resource for staying ahead of the curve in today's fast-paced economy. The podcast covers relevant Corporate and M&A topics from W&I insurances, FDI to ESOP, joint ventures, financing and ESG. Tune in to "At CEEntre Stage" today and stay informed on the latest insights and trends in the world of corporate law and M&A.
13/03/2023
Getting Brexit Done? The UK Retained EU Law and what it means for UK companies
If the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill is passed in its current form, nearly 50 years of EU-derived rules and regulations that had become part of the fabric of UK law across a wide range...