What you need to know for employing in Slovenia

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Slovenia

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Captial City
Ljubljana
Language
Slovene
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employment Costs
Population
2100126

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Country Facts

Currency

Euro

EMPLOYER COSTS

ONBOARDING TIMELINE

Benefits & Leave

LANGUAGE(S)

Slovene

TERMINATION

PAYROLL FREQUENCY

Monthly

EOR Maximum Engagement

EOR MAXIMUM ENGAGEMENT

18 Months

*Germany restricts contract length under the Employer of Record model to 18 months. After this period we can enable you to move employees to the VEO model. More information in the Employment Contracts section.

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How it works

How does Omnipresent Global Employment Solutions work in Slovenia?

Slovenia’s educated talent and strategic position are appealing, but its labor laws need attention. Omnipresent, as your Employer of Record (EOR), ensures compliance with FURS rules, no entity required.

Our EOR services manage payroll, taxes, and benefits like 20 days of leave, letting you lead teams in Ljubljana or Maribor effortlessly. We provide a tech-driven approach for Slovenia’s dynamic market.

  • Quick setup for hiring.
  • Payroll in EUR, locally handled.
  • Local wage and benefit expertise.
  • Seamless scaling made easy.
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Employer Costs

Employer Costs in Slovenia

Employer costs include Pension and Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, and Injury at Work. Use the OmniCalculator to estimate costs, or contact us for further information.

Employee Income Taxes

Employee Income Taxes in Slovenia

Employer costs include Pension and Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, and Injury at Work. Use the OmniCalculator to estimate costs, or contact us for further information.

The rate of personal taxation varies depending on the income tax bracket the individual belongs to. This ranges between 16% - 50%.

Employee Social Contributions

Employee Social Contributions in Slovenia

Employee contributions include Pension, Health Insurance, and Unemployment. This list is non-exhaustive, please contact us for further information.

Working Hours

Working Hours in Slovenia

Standard 40 hrs p/wk.

CBAs may regulate increased weekly hours periods. Employee consent not required for overtime until specific thresholds.

Holidays

Holidays & Vacation in Slovenia

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 (Novo leto)
  • Thursday, Jan 02, 2025 - New Year's Day (Novo leto)
  • Saturday, Feb 08, 2025 - Prešeren Day, the Slovenian Cultural Holiday (Prešernov dan, slovenski kulturni praznik)
  • Sunday, Apr 20, 2025 - Easter Sunday (Velika noč)
  • Monday, Apr 21, 2025 - Easter Monday (Velikonočni ponedeljek)
  • Sunday, Apr 27, 2025 - Day of Uprising Against Occupation (Dan upora proti okupatorju)
  • Thursday, May 01, 2025 - Labour Day (Praznik dela)
  • Friday, May 02, 2025 - Labour Day (Praznik dela)
  • Sunday, Jun 08, 2025 - Pentecost (Binkošti)
  • Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 - Statehood Day (Dan državnosti)
  • Friday, Aug 15, 2025 - Assumption (Marijino vnebovzetje)
  • Friday, Oct 31, 2025 - Reformation Day (Dan reformacije)
  • Saturday, Nov 01, 2025 - Day of Remembrance for the Dead (Dan spomina na mrtve)
  • Thursday, Dec 25, 2025 - Christmas Day (Božič)
  • Friday, Dec 26, 2025 - Independence and Unity Day (Dan samostojnosti in enotnosti)
Sick leave

Sick Leave Entitlement in Slovenia

Generous sick leave entitlements (no statutory limit to sick days). Carer's leave also available.

Medical Certificate required.  

Paid: 80% salary for non-occupational illness/injury (based on last months salary); 100% salary if illness/injury related to work (average over last 3 months salary). 

Employer pays first 20 days sick leave. State pays remainder (employer refunded).

Parental leave

Parental Leave in Slovenia

Generous maternity/parental paid leaves. Generally paid for the most part by Social Security.

Maternity Leave: Moms can take 105 days off work before and after giving birth, with 15 days being mandatory. Dads or guardians can take leave if the mom is absent or unable to care for the child due to certain reasons.

Paternity Leave: Dads have the right to take 30 days off work, and this leave can increase to 40 days for twins or 50 days for triplets.

Parental Leave: After maternity leave, either parent can take an additional 130 days off to care for the child. The mother can transfer up to 100 days to the father (totaling 230 days for the father) or all 130 days (totaling 260 days for the mother) can be transferred to the father.

Adoptive parents or guardians can also take leave, starting within 15 days of the child's placement for adoption.

Annual Leave Entitlement

Annual Leave Entitlement in Slovenia

Minimum four week's paid leave per year (plus PH). Possible increseas by individual agreement and/or per CBA/employment length.

Additional leaves provided by CBA/law.

Severance pay entitlement

Severance Pay Entitlement in Slovenia

Severance pay due in fixed-term contracts and indefinite-term contracts, depending on the reasons of termination. Severance pay varies according to lenght of service.

Termination

Termination in Slovenia

Terminations heavily regulated. Major blocks for specific categories. Procedural requirements depending on CBA/size/number of dismissals.

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