Act No 5/2004 Coll. on employment services

Zákon č. 5/2004 Z. z. o službách zamestnanosti a o zmene a doplnení niektorých zákonov

The Act No 5/2004 Coll. on employment services regulates employment services, integrating various amendments to ensure the law's relevance and applicability. The law involves the Central Office of Labour, Social Affairs and Family, the Office of Labour, Social Affairs and Family, and potentially other stakeholders like employers and job seekers. The Ministry of Education takes part in the development and update of qualification standards and assessments. The law applies nationally across Slovakia, targeting the unemployed population and sectors affected by employment regulations. The law establishes that discrimination in employment is prohibited on various grounds, including marital status, skin colour, language, political or other opinions, trade union activities, national or social origin, disability, age, wealth, birth, or any other status. Key features of the law regarding training include that When an employee undergoes training and education for the labour market during their scheduled work hours, it is considered an impediment to their regular work duties. During such training periods within work hours, the employee is entitled to compensation equivalent to their average monthly earnings. The law was enacted in 2004 and last amended in 2024.