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Agentúra dočasného zamestnávania

Temporary employment agency (recruitment agency)

What does “Agentúra dočasného zamestnávania” mean in Slovakia?

Agentúra dočasného zamestnávania (temporary employment agency) is a staffing agency that officially hires an employee and then temporarily sends them to work for another company (the user employer). Many Ukrainians find work this way, so it is important to understand who pays you and who is responsible for you.

Key points about such agencies

the agency is your employer — it signs the contract, pays your salary, and pays insurance contributions;
the agency must have an official permit (povolenie) for this activity;
your conditions and pay should be comparable to those of permanent employees at the company where you actually work.

Before signing, check that the agency is legal and that the contract is with them. Also, ask for the place of work, position, and pay rate to be recorded in writing — it is difficult to prove verbal agreements later. If you are paid "in an envelope" and have no documents, it is not a legal agency, but a risk of working illegally.

Important. Check if the agency has a permit (povolenie) and keep a copy of the contract. By law, your pay should not be worse than that of full-time employees of the company for the same work.

Examples of use

I am employed by a temporary employment agency.

I am hired by a temporary employment agency.

The agency assigned me to a factory.

The agency sent me to the factory.

You sign the contract with the agency, not with the factory.

Frequently asked questions

Who is my employer — the agency or the factory?

Legally, the employer is the agency: it signs the contract, pays salary and insurance. The factory only manages your work on site.

Can I earn less than full-time employees?

By law, your salary conditions must be similar to those of regular employees of the company for the same work. A big difference is a reason to check the situation.

How to understand if an agency is legal?

A legal agency has an official permit (povolenie), signs a written contract, and pays officially. No contract and cash payment without documents is a warning sign.