Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2024, published 113rd ILC session (2025)

Maternity Protection Convention, 2000 (No. 183) - Slovakia (Ratification: 2000)

The Committee takes note of the information provided by the Government in relation to Article 2(1), regarding the coverage of women in fixed-term contracts and atypical forms of employment, Article 6(1) and (3), regarding qualifying conditions, conditions of entitlement and level of cash benefits, and Article 8(1), regarding the burden of proof in case of termination of employment.

Article 9(1). Discrimination on the grounds of maternity. The Committee notes the information that discriminatory practices can be reported to the labour inspectorate, which can fine employers up to €200,000. In addition, the Committee notes the Government’s indication that workers who have been victims of discrimination can file a lawsuit and request provisional measures and monetary compensation under sections 11 and 12 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 20 May 2004. In this context, the Committee requests the Government to provide information on: (i) the number of violations found by the labour inspectorate and penalties applied in this regard; and (ii) any court decisions or legal disputes concerning discriminatory dismissals founded on the grounds of maternity, if any, including in relation to the reinstatement of workers.