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Slovakia
Governed by Labour Code (311/2001). 40 h/wk, 8 h/day. OT cap 150 h/yr (400 h if agreed). +25 % premium. 12 h rest.
Authority: NIP · Ministry of Labour
LC 311/2001
Code
40 h
Week
8 h
Daily
150 h/yr
OT cap
12 h
Daily rest
48 h
Weekly rest
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Statutory working time
§85 LC
40 h standard · 37.5-38.75 h shifts
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 40 h/wk | §85 | Reference |
| Continuous | 37.5-38.75 h | §85 | Shifts |
Reference period
4 mo (12 CBA)
Official sources
NIPOvertime
§121 LC
+25 % standard · cap 150 h/yr (400 if agreed) · weekend +50 %
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard OT | +25 % | §121 | First hours |
| Weekend OT | +50 % | §122 | Standard |
| Cap | 150 h/yr | §97 | Strict |
Refusal
Possible if justified
Official sources
NIPRest & breaks
§91-92 LC
12 h daily · 48 h weekly · mandatory break
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily rest | 12 h | §92 | Between days |
| Weekly rest | 48 h | §93 | Standard |
| Break | 30 min /6 h | §91 | Unpaid |
More generous than EU
12 h vs 11 h
Official sources
NIPNight / Sunday / holiday work
§123 LC
Night 10pm-6am +25 % · 15 public holidays · Sunday +50 %
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night | 10pm-6am | §98 | Definition |
| Public holidays | 15 d/yr | Law | Fixed list |
| Sunday work | +50 % | §122 | Standard |
Slovak Constitution
1 September
Official sources
NIPTime recording
§99 LC
Tracking mandatory · 3 years
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obligation | Time records | §99 | All employees |
| Retention | 3 years | §99 | Standard |
NIP inspection
Regular
Official sources
NIPRemote & flex work
§52 LC
2022 amendment remote · written agreement · disconnect right 2021
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal framework | §52 LC | Law | Integrated framework |
| Right to disconnect | Statutory 2021 | Law | EU pioneer |
Expenses
Per agreement
Official sources
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