Cziria, Ludovít

Changes in the minimum wage law, along with increases in the subsistence minimum and assistance in material need are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in worki...

The introduction of a four-day working week at US Steel Košice, higher wage supplements and changes to the constitution to limit the retirement age and protect the minimum wage are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Slovakia in the second quarter of 2019.

The participation of the Association of Industry Unions in national-level tripartite social dialogue, the establishment of a trade union at Amazon’s logistic centre in Sered, and an increase in the subsistence minimum are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Slovakia in the third quarter of 2018.

An increase in wage supplements, easier access for people from countries outside the EU to join the Slovak labour market and new legislation for social enterprises are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Slovakia in the second quarter of 2018.

A restart of collective agreement extensions, a successful wage negotiation for the mechanical engineering sector, and some difficult wage negotiations for leading companies in other sectors are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Slovakia in the first quarter of 2018.

A considerable increase in the minimum wage, unions´request for early retirement for those working in hazardous conditions, and changes in the delivery of occupational health services are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Slovakia in the fourth quarter of 2017.

The teachers’ union refusal to sign government memorandum agreeing not to engage in further wage bargaining and a split in the the energy sector trade unions are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Slovakia in the third quarter of 2017.

A strike at Volkswagen Slovakia over pay negotiations and the introduction of stricter conditions for the support given to unemployed workers are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Slovakia in the second quarter of 2017.

The adoption of the new civil service act, which comes into force on 1 June, and the fragmentation of the metalworking trade unions at Volkswagen Slovakia are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Slovakia in the first quarter of 2017.

The conclusion of three multi-employer collective agreements for public employees and a reduction in the costs and rise in the income of the social security system are the main topics of interest in this article. This country update reports on the latest developments in working life in Slovakia in the fourth quarter of 2016.