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29.11.2025 |
Starting January 1, 2026, the rules for sick leave payments in Slovakia will change. The newly adopted amendments extend the period during which an employer is required to compensate an employee for lost income — from the current 10 days to 14 days of temporary incapacity for work.
Only from the 15th day of illness will the sickness benefit be paid by the Social Insurance Agency, provided that all legal requirements are met. This change is part of the budget consolidation package approved by the parliament.
If an employment contract is terminated during sick leave, the main ... |
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22.11.2025 |
Online shopping is convenient, but sometimes an unpleasant situation occurs — the product turns out to be defective, and the seller is in no hurry to replace it. What rights do customers in Slovakia have, and how can they ensure a fair resolution?
According to the Slovak Consumer Protection Act, if a product has a defect, the customer has the right to request:
an exchange for an identical, non-defective product;
a free repair;
a refund if replacement or repair is not possible.
These rules apply both to purchases in physical stores and orders from online ... |
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16.11.2025 |
A child born in Slovakia does not automatically receive a residence permit. Parents must submit the necessary documents to the Migration Police to obtain a residence permit for their newborn.
The type of residence permit issued to the child depends on the parents’ status:
If both parents have temporary residence — the child can receive a temporary residence permit for the purpose of family reunification.
If one or both parents hold long-term residence — the newborn is also granted temporary residence for family reunification.
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09.11.2025 |
The National Council of Slovakia has adopted an important decision that will significantly simplify business operations for thousands of entrepreneurs. Starting from 2026, a new law comes into force abolishing the transaction tax on financial operations for self-employed individuals (SZČO).
This change applies not only to individual entrepreneurs but also to freelancers, artists, athletes, and other professionals conducting business under independent registration.
Beginning January 1, 2026, these taxpayers will be exempt from paying transaction tax. This means that any transfers, ... |
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