Hiring in Slovakia

 

Global Employment Solutions & EOR in Slovakia

Omnipresent makes it fast and easy to employ remote talent in Slovakia. We take care of payroll, compliance, taxes, and admin so you can focus on growing your business.

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Capital City
Bratislava
Currency
Euro (€, EUR)
Language
Slovak
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employment Costs
Termination
Population
5458827

What You Need to Know About Employing in Slovakia

Don’t risk non-compliance with local employment, social insurance, and tax regulations.

Select any of the categories below to learn more, and even review our employee cost salary calculator in Slovakia.

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Employee Income Taxes
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Annual Leave Entitlement
Severance Pay Entitlement
Termination
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How does Omnipresent Global Employment Solutions work in Slovakia?

Slovakia’s skilled workforce and central location attract firms, but its labor laws can be tricky. Omnipresent serves as your Employer of Record (EOR), managing compliance with SP rules without a local setup.

We handle payroll, benefits like 20 days of vacation, and taxes, so you can focus on teams in Bratislava or Košice. Our platform offers a seamless solution for Slovakia’s growing market.

  • Rapid hiring, fully compliant.
  • Contracts in EUR, fully managed.
  • Insights on local practices.
  • Hassle-free expansion support.
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Employer Costs in Slovakia

Employer costs include Old-age Insurance, Healthcare Insurance, and a Reserve Fund. Use the OmniCalculator to estimate costs, or contact us for further information.

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Employee Income Taxes in Slovakia

The rate of personal taxation varies depending on the income tax bracket the individual belongs to. This ranges between 19% - 25%.

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Employee Social Contributions in Slovakia

Employee contributions include Social Security Contributions and Health Insurance Contribution.

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Working Hours in Slovakia

8hrs per day – 40 hours per week. 5 day week (in general). Max. 48 hours a week, including overtime.

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Holidays & Vacation in Slovakia

Please note that the below information covers national holidays and should be used for informative purposes only and not as a guarantee for payroll purposes. While we strive to offer you accurate information, public holidays are subject to frequent changes and can be dependent on regional differences. Should you need more detailed information on public holidays, please consult the government pages of the state and/or the local municipality of your employee.

  • Wednesday, Jan 01, 2025 - New Year's Day (Deň vzniku Slovenskej republiky)
  • Monday, Jan 06, 2025 - Epiphany (Zjavenie Pána)
  • Friday, Apr 18, 2025 - Good Friday (Veľkonočný piatok)
  • Monday, Apr 21, 2025 - Easter Monday (Veľkonočný pondelok)
  • Thursday, May 01, 2025 - Labour Day (Sviatok práce)
  • Thursday, May 08, 2025 - Day of victory over fascism (Deň víťazstva nad fašizmom)
  • Saturday, Jul 05, 2025 - Saints Cyril and Methodius Day (Sviatok svätého Cyrila a Metoda)
  • Friday, Aug 29, 2025 - Slovak National Uprising anniversary (Výročie Slovenského národného povstania)
  • Monday, Sep 01, 2025 - Constitution Day (Deň Ústavy)
  • Monday, Sep 15, 2025 - Day of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows (Sviatok Panny Márie Sedembolestnej)
  • Saturday, Nov 01, 2025 - All Saints' Day (Sviatok všetkých svätých)
  • Monday, Nov 17, 2025 - Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day (Deň boja za slobodu a demokraciu)
  • Wednesday, Dec 24, 2025 - Christmas Eve (Štedrý deň)
  • Thursday, Dec 25, 2025 - Christmas Day (Prvý sviatok vianočný)
  • Friday, Dec 26, 2025 - Boxing Day (Druhý sviatok vianočný)
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Sick Leave Entitlement in Slovakia

Employee entitled to 1 years' paid sick leave. For the first 10 days, entitled to “income compensation” provided by the employer. State social insurance pays from Day 11.

Parental Leave in Slovakia

Maternity leave of minimum 6 (maximum 8) weeks before and minimum 6 weeks after the birth.

Annual Leave Entitlement in Slovakia

Employees under 33 yo without children get 4 weeks of paid leave. Employees over 33 and/or with kids get 5 weeks of paid leave.

Severance Pay Entitlement in Slovakia

Severance payment is applicable for termination with a notice or with a mutual agreement.

Termination in Slovakia

Termination without cause only during the probation period. After probation, there needs to be a cause.

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