The new Commercial Register Act grants attorneys new authority, as it introduces new institute - authorization of articles of association and other business documents by an attorney.
The President signed a new Commercial Register Act (“OR SR”), which aims to reduce the administrative burden on entrepreneurs, speed up the process of registering companies and making changes in the commercial register, and thus contribute to…
From 1 January 2026, an amendment to the Labour Code will make it significantly easier to detect illegal dependent work in the form of bogus self-employment– the so-called Schwarz system. At the same time, sanctions and controls by the labour…
Stricter rules against the gender pay gap, based on the European Equal Pay Directive, should apply from June 2026. The new legislation brings challenges for HR managers and employers, who will face new obligations.
Parliament has approved changes aimed at making the operation of the foreign police more efficient. The amendment to the Act on the Residence of Foreigners responds to long-standing issues—overloaded branches, unavailable appointments, and lengthy…
The Ministry of Justice of the Slovak Republic has introduced a draft Act on the Commercial Register, which fundamentally changes the rules for company registration, transfers competencies to notaries, and increases data transparency. From March…
The new construction regulations, which will come into force on 1 April 2025, bring comprehensive changes in the field of construction law in Slovakia. They will replace the currently valid and effective Construction Act, as well as the current Act…
At an extraordinary session in February, the Parliament approved a new Construction Act in an accelerated legislative procedure. It is expected to speed up and simplify the related processes and reduce the administrative burden for building…
The National Council of the Slovak Republic has approved an amendment to the Labour Code which makes it easier for employers to employ primary school graduates (persons over 15 years of age before the end of their compulsory education).
The transposition of the European Parliament Directive brings changes to the Act on the Residence of Aliens.
The new consumer protection legislation is currently in Parliament after first reading, bringing a number of new rights and obligations for traders and e-shop operators including the obligation to adapt their terms and conditions in compliance with…
Changes under new building legislation delayed for at least one year.
