Slovak Companies Consider Forced Leave as New Law Mandates Double Pay for Holiday Work

Slovak employers are announcing forced holiday leave for workers rather than paying the mandated double wages required under new labor legislation. The law requires companies to provide a 100 percent salary supplement to employees who work during designated holiday periods. Rather than absorb these increased labor costs, many businesses are choosing to shut down operations and require staff to take mandatory vacation days during these periods, effectively avoiding the premium pay requirements while maintaining payroll control.