Slovakia Uncovers Widespread Illegal Employment in 2025 Labor Inspections

Slovak labor inspectorates conducted more than 16,600 inspections focused on illegal employment in 2025, uncovering nearly 700 employers who illegally hired over 1,200 workers. The Association of Personnel Agencies of Slovakia (APAS) warned that using cheap personnel agencies can prove costly for companies, as violations can result in significant financial penalties. Labor inspectorates, which operate under Slovakia's Ministry of Labor and are responsible for monitoring workplace compliance and employment law violations, have intensified their crackdown on illegal employment practices. The high number of violations discovered suggests that illegal employment remains a persistent problem in the Slovak labor market, with companies potentially facing substantial fines for using unlicensed or non-compliant staffing services.