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Work · Slovakia
Updated September 2026

🚻 I am being discriminated against at work — who do I turn to?

Direct answer

Discrimination because of sex, age, origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation or pregnancy is illegal at every stage — hiring, pay, promotion, dismissal — and the burden of proof shifts: once you show facts that suggest it, the employer must prove otherwise. Slovenské národné stredisko pre ľudské práva (02 208 501 11) is the equality body for Slovakia: free, confidential, it investigates and mediates. KOZ SR — odbory (kozsr.sk) represents you; Národný inšpektorát práce (NIP) (055 79 79 902) takes complaints and can inspect. Deadlines for a claim are short (often 2–6 months), so start now.

Call firstSlovenské národné stredisko pre ľudské práva
Report toKOZ SR — odbory
If that failsNárodný inšpektorát práce (NIP)

🗣️ What to say

"Since [date] I have been treated less favourably than colleagues in [pay / shifts / promotion / …] and I believe the reason is my [ground]. Examples: [dates, facts, witnesses]. I ask for this to be investigated and stopped. I am also contacting Slovenské národné stredisko pre ľudské práva."

🪜 Step by step

  1. Write it downDates, what was said or done, who was there, how others were treated. Comparisons are the evidence.
  2. Internal complaintHR or the works council, in writing. Many countries require this step; it also fixes the date.
  3. Equality body: Slovenské národné stredisko pre ľudské právaFree advice, investigation, mediation, sometimes representation. They know which claim fits.
  4. Union: KOZ SR — odboryRepresentation in negotiations and at the labour court.
  5. DeadlineClaims for compensation or contesting a decision have deadlines of a few months. Ask Slovenské národné stredisko pre ľudské práva for the exact one on day one.

📇 All contacts

Slovenské národné stredisko pre ľudské právaHelp for victims of discrimination, representationFor discrimination at work, housing, services📞 02 208 501 11🔗 www.snslp.sk
KOZ SR — odboryLegal aid and negotiation for membersFor members; you can join right away🔗 www.kozsr.sk
Národný inšpektorát práce (NIP)Employer inspections, fines, reports onlineAs soon as wages are overdue📞 055 79 79 902🔗 www.ip.gov.sk/podnety
Okresný súd — pracovnoprávny sporInvalid dismissal within 2 months, wage claimsWithin 2 months of the end of employment🔗 www.justice.gov.sk

❓ Frequently asked

Can they punish me for complaining?

Retaliation is itself illegal and separately compensable. Keep the paper trail — it is what makes retaliation provable.

I am pregnant and they cut my hours

Pregnancy discrimination is sex discrimination and pregnant workers have special protection against dismissal. Contact Slovenské národné stredisko pre ľudské práva the same week.

They say I was not hired because of "fit"

Ask in writing for the reason and the successful candidate's qualifications; a refusal to answer counts against them.

📎 Sources

Last checked: 2026-09-26

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