Employer's obligations and contributions for employees

Contributions for employees

Employers are responsible for paying social security contributions for their employees. This includes contributions to sickness insurance, pension insurance and state employment policy. A total of 31.3 % for social insurance - 6.5 % paid by the employee and 24.8 % by the employer. This insurance is paid monthly.

Furthermore, the employer is obliged to pay health insurance for its employees. The employee's gross wages are 13.5 % spent on health insurance, of which 9 % is paid by the employer and 4.5 % by the employee. This insurance is also paid monthly.

Employers must also pay for their employees advance payment of income tax, which is 15 % on the income from work.

Obligations upon termination of the employment relationship

When terminating an employment relationship, whether an employment relationship, a work performance agreement or a work activity agreement, the employer is obliged to issue the employee with Enrolment sheet and Registration sheet. These documents must contain information on the type and duration of employment, the work performed, qualifications, reasons for termination, time worked, deductions from wages and also the creditable period of employment.

In the event of any irregularities or breaches of duty by your employer, you can contact our law firm or consult your matter with the relevant tax office, the district social security administration, your health insurance company or the regional labour inspectorate.