Eurofound's COVID-19 EU PolicyWatch collates information on the responses of government and social partners to the crisis, as well as gathering examples of company practices aimed at mitigating the social and economic impacts.
Overview of measures by country
Eurofound has identified 37 measures in Slovakia in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Most cases fall into the category Employment protection and retention with 8 cases (22%). The data collection to date started in March 2020, and data are updated in regular intervals.
This overview was prepared by Rastislav Bednarik, Ludovit Cziria, Daniela Keselova, Miroslava Kordosova (IVPR) and Eurofound.
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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08 April 2020 Updated |
The state of emergency in the healthcare
Smoothing frictions or reallocation of workers |
Bipartite collective agreements |
08 September 2020 Updated |
Agreements between Slovnaft MOL management and local trade unions
Change of work arrangements (working time, rota schemes) |
Company practices |
29 October 2020 Updated |
Organisational changes and dismissals in Best Hotel Properties
Other |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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06 April 2020 Updated |
Postponement of the employers' deadline for payment of compulsory social security obligations
Deferral of payments or liabilities |
30 June 2020 Updated |
Rent subsidies for business which had to stay closed
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
01 July 2020 |
Operating loan 'Entrepreneur 2020'
Access to finance |
14 December 2020 |
Support for tourism
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
14 December 2020 |
One-time support in culture
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
08 April 2021 |
Price reduction of respirators to protect against the COVID-19
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
04 October 2021 Updated |
Extension of support for the tourism and gastronomy sector
Direct subsidies (full or partial) |
Other initiatives or policies |
02 September 2020 |
COVID-19 FAQ - Guidelines for employers in the automotive sector
Other |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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06 April 2020 Updated |
Broadening active labour market policy programmes - supporting job retention
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
31 May 2020 Updated |
Wage support for companies
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
31 May 2020 Updated |
Support to self-employed - First aid Measure 2
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
19 December 2020 |
Employment support at preschools during crisis situation - Measure 6 - First Aid Plus
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
28 December 2020 Updated |
Support to employers retaining jobs - Measure 3 First aid Plus
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
26 March 2021 |
Employment support at primary art schools - Measure 6 First Aid Plus Plus
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
Bipartite collective agreements |
30 November 2020 Updated |
Agreement on maintenance of employment in Continental Matador Company
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
Company practices |
20 November 2020 |
Maintenance of employment in KIA Motors Slovakia
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
Company practices |
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05 April 2020 Updated |
Production of personal sanitary protective masks
Change of production/innovation |
10 April 2020 Updated |
Changes in the production of St. Nicolaus Distillery in Leopoldov
Change of production/innovation |
19 November 2020 |
Product innovation in Slovnaft Bratislava
Change of production/innovation |
Non-binding recommendations or other texts |
03 April 2020 |
Transfer of employees from hotels and restaurants to food industry
Transfer or redeployment of workers |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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06 April 2020 Updated |
New rules for teleworking
Teleworking arrangements, remote working |
Bipartite collective agreements |
07 September 2020 |
Collective agreement Volkswagen Slovensko Bratislava for 2019-2023
Changes of management approach |
Company practices |
26 November 2020 |
Homeworking in VSE Holding
Teleworking arrangements, remote working |
Non-binding recommendations or other texts |
12 August 2020 |
The list of fundamental rights of employees during the COVID-19 pandemic
Other |
Other initiatives or policies |
24 August 2020 |
COVID-19 and changes in the OSH legislation
Occupational health and safety |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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06 April 2020 Updated |
Extension of the support period for unemployment benefit
Income support for unemployed |
06 April 2020 Updated |
Introduction of a pandemic nursing benefit
Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind) |
08 April 2020 Updated |
Introduction of the pandemic sickness benefit
Paid sick leave |
19 June 2020 Updated |
SOS subsidy for people without any other income introduced
Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme |
17 December 2020 Updated |
SOS subsidy for people without any other income - Measure 5 - First Aid Plus
Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme |
28 December 2020 Updated |
Support to self-employed: Measure 2 First aid Plus
Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme |
08 April 2021 |
Further extension of the unemployment benefit period
Income support for unemployed |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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29 December 2021 |
Financial reward for vaccinated seniors
Access to healthcare |
Company practices |
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25 September 2020 |
Help with heart: Labour market re-integration for disabled workers
Active labour market policies, (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
Disclaimer: This information has not been subject to the full Eurofound evaluation, editorial and publication process. All information is preliminary and subject to change.