The Labour Code and the related legislation on the temporary assignment of employees place strict requirements on user employers. Questions of comparable pay, illegal employment and compliance with health and safety rules must not be underestimated.
Working with a licensed and transparent staffing agency significantly reduces the risk of fines from the labour inspectorate for manufacturing companies.
Key areas of the law where you cannot afford to slip
- The principle of comparable pay (Section 58 of the Labour Code): A temporarily assigned employee must have the same pay and working conditions as a permanent employee in the same position. A professional agency makes sure this rule is strictly observed.
- Protection against illegal employment: The law on illegal work penalises the mere presence of an illegal worker on your premises. A serious agency provides valid employment contracts and proper registration of assigned employees with the social insurance and health insurance authorities.
- Health and safety and medical checks: The agency takes care of entry medical certificates of fitness for work and basic safety training before the first shift.
Why a licence and transparency are essential
- An official licence from the Labour Office (ÚPSVaR): The basic precondition for operating legally in recruitment and temporary assignment.
- An end to sham contracts for work: Disguised agency employment through self-employed contractors is the primary target of inspections. Legal agency employment protects both your reputation and your budget.