Working in Slovakia and the Labour Code

You got a job in Slovakia. Congratulations. Now you have to sign a contract. In Slovak. Yes, in the Slovak language. According to Slovakia’s Labour Code, an employment contract must be concluded in the Slovak language. Which makes it really uncomfortable, I know. Therefore, make sure you can take the contract with you for at least one day and ask a lawyer or a very good Slovak friend to read it. If you can ignore the HR department’s (usually) absurd requirements. Also, don’t be surprised if they get offended when you want to read the contract. It looks like you don’t trust them. Well, you shouldn’t anyway.