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Slovakia PEO &
Employer of Record

SALARY PAYMENT IN Euro (EUR, €)

CONTRACT LANGUAGES Slovak / English

PAYROLL TAX 35.20%

PAYROLL CYCLE Monthly

TIME TO HIRE 24 hours
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The Horizons PEO solution allows you to hire in Slovakia, without setting up a costly subsidiary.

Horizons has the most fair price point for Slovakia PEO on the market with zero hidden fees. Contact us for a cost breakdown

With extensive experience in the Slovakian hiring market, Horizons can hire new employees in as little as 24 hours.

Horizons' HR management platform was built to easily manage Slovakian & international teams, based on client feedback at each step of development.

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Employment Laws

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Hire in Slovakia

Horizons provides compliance solutions to ensure your business in Slovakia operates in line with Slovakia labor laws and tax regulations. Businesses benefit from hiring in, investing in, or job outsourcing to, Slovakia in a range of industries, from customer service, to accounting services, to software development.

We also process monthly payroll, and, as an Slovakia Employer of Record, absorb all local employer liabilities. Partnering with our Slovakia PEO is the quickest and most cost-effective way to enter the Slovakia market.

Facts & Stats

PEO Platform

Hire in Slovakia, and pay employees through our platform or app.

PEO Cost

Our Slovakia PEO solution is the most affordable on the market.

Time-to-hire

Fast onboarding in Slovakia, hire in as little as 24 hours.

Contracts

We draft labor contracts compliant with Slovakian labor law.

Local Benefits

We administer all mandatory benefits and contributions in Slovakia.

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Employment Laws

Employment contracts in Slovakia

In Slovakia, it is a legal requirement to produce written contracts of employment for all of your employees. These contracts should be written in Slovakian, use the Euro currency, and include details such as salary, parental leave, vacation allowance, and any other relevant details.

Fixed-term

Probationary period

3 months: operational roles

6 months: managerial roles

Termination notice period

1 – 3 months minimum, depending on seniority

2 months is most common

Severance (high)

4 months’ average salary per year of service

Indefinite

Probationary period	3 months: operational roles 6 months: managerial roles
Termination notice period	1 – 3 months minimum, depending on seniority 2 months is most common
Severance (high)	4 months’ average salary per year of service

Working hours in Slovakia

The normal working week in Slovakia is 40 hours. Including overtime, a week cannot usually exceed 52 hours.

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Public holidays in Slovakia

There are several major public holidays in Slovakia:

Holiday Schedule in Slovakia [2023]

Slovakia has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2023 these holidays are:

Date	Holiday name
1 Jan Sunday	Republic Day
6 Jan Friday	Epiphany
7 Apr Friday	Good Friday
10 Apr Monday	Easter Monday
1 May Monday	Labor Day
8 May Monday	Day of Victory Over Fascism
5 Jul Wednesday	St. Cyril & St. Methodius Day
29 Aug Tuesday	National Uprising Day
1 Sep Friday	Constitution Day
15 Sep Friday	Day of Our Lady of Sorrows
1 Nov Wednesday	All Saints’ Day
17 Nov Friday	Fight for Freedom and Democracy Day
24 Dec Sunday	Christmas Eve
25 Dec Monday	Christmas Day
26 Dec Tuesday	St. Stephen’s Day

Vacation leave in Slovakia

Employees in Slovakia are usually provided with four weeks of paid vacation leave.

Sick leave in Slovakia

Employees in Slovakia are legally entitled to sick leave with pay. The amount of compensation varies, with the first three days of absence being covered at 25% of normal pay, days four to ten covered at 55% (paid by the employer), and days 11 onwards covered at 55% (paid by the government).

Parental leave in Slovakia

Mothers in Slovakia are entitled to 34 weeks of paid maternity leave (37 weeks for single mothers). This generally starts between six and eight weeks before the birth date, and at least 14 weeks of leave must be taken.

Male employees can usually take leave from the birth date until the mother returns to work, and the parents may be able to take parental leave until the child is three years old.

Terminations and severance in Slovakia

Employees in Slovakia are entitled to two months of notice upon termination. They may also be entitled to severance pay, for example, if they are made redundant, or if the company is dissolved.

The payment should be between four and ten times the average monthly earnings, depending on how long the employee has been with the company and the context of the termination.

Taxation in Slovakia

Employers in Slovakia must contribute 35.2% of salaries toward the country’s social security program. Employees are required to contribute 13.4%. The social security program funds things like sick pay, unemployment insurance, and healthcare.

The income tax rate in Slovakia is 19% to 25%, depending on income level.

The corporate tax rate in Slovakia is 21% for companies with revenues exceeding €100,000 per year.

Health coverage in Slovakia

Healthcare is provided by the Slovakian government, so health insurance is not required as part of employment benefits packages, but some employers may choose to provide it anyway.

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Compensation laws in Slovakia

The national minimum wage in Slovakia is €580 per month for full-time work.

Minimum Wage Country Comparison Chart	(Per month in USD)
Switzerland (Geneva)	$4,000
Italy	$2,255
Australia	$1996
Algeria	$156
Uzbekistan	$22

Benefit management in Slovakia

Setting up your Slovakian benefits system as a foreign employer is a complicated process. The laws are complex, and various procedural differences need to be taken into account, which can make it a lengthy and expensive process.

Outsourcing your Slovakia benefits management to Horizons is a fast, simple, and effective way to get everything up and running in full compliance with local laws.

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With Horizons, you get quick service, transparent pricing, and expert support.

FAQs

What is the difference between a Slovakia PEO and a Slovakia EOR?

A Slovakia PEO and a Slovakia EOR are two types of companies which specialize in providing human resources services to businesses in Slovakia.

The main difference between a Slovakia PEO and a Slovakia EOR is in the scope of their services.

Slovakia PEOs provide a full range of HR services, including payroll, benefits administration, and employee recruiting—all under one roof as a co-employer. Engaging a Slovakia PEO is essentially outsourcing your HR duties in Slovakia.

Slovakia EORs actually take over as the legal employer of your employees based abroad. Slovakia EORs become responsible for labor compliance for your employees in Slovakia.

At Horizons, we offer both PEO and EOR services in Slovakia. Get in touch now and let us know what service you are seeking.

Can a PEO in Slovakia hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Slovakia ?

A PEO in Slovakia can feasibly hire both local and foreign nationals to work in Slovakia.

However, the ability of Horizons to sponsor your foreign national employee in Slovakia may be limited due to visa quotas practiced in many countries.

Contact us with your requirements and our Global Mobility team with review the case and get back to you within 2 business days.

How long does Horizons' Slovakia PEO service take to hire an employee?

In most cases, Horizons’ Slovakia PEO can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Slovakia.

Is it possible to get a work visa in Slovakia ?

It is possible to get a work visa in Slovakia. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Slovakia are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.

hire in Slovakia

Slovakia PEO & Employer of Record

Simple, compliant hiring with Horizons PEO

Hire in Slovakia

Facts & Stats

stay compliant with Slovakia labor laws

Employment Laws

Employment contracts in Slovakia

Fixed-term

Indefinite

Working hours in Slovakia

Hire compliantly in Slovakia without a local entity.

Public holidays in Slovakia

Vacation leave in Slovakia

Sick leave in Slovakia

Parental leave in Slovakia

Terminations and severance in Slovakia

Taxation in Slovakia

Health coverage in Slovakia

hassle-free Slovakia compensation & benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation laws in Slovakia

Benefit management in Slovakia

Hire in Slovakia in 24h without your own local entity.

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