e Union of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry of the Slovak Republic (ZCHFP) has joined the ranks of companies disillusioned by the prepared amendment to the Labor Code that the Cabinet approved on Wednesday. The union insists that the draft amendment is unbalanced and does not comply with needs of flexibility on the labor market. ZCHFP President Roman Karlubik says that changes proposed in the draft curb flexibility of the labor market and competitiveness of Slovak companies. He expressed regret that he Labor Ministry failed to accept a great portion of reservations voiced by employers though practically all employer organizations and companies agreed on them.
Mr. Karlubik believes, however, that there is still a chance that deputies will be enough responsible to approve the amendment that will not contain the most controversial points. Mr. Karlubik thinks that first of all employers have responsibility for their employees, their wages and social programs for them. Thus, they should have the right to influence the legislation that can cause damage to all.
The cabinet voted on Wednesday to approve the amendment to the Labor Code that boosts the position of employees. However, parliament will have the final say. The draft got on the cabinet's table after Prime Minister Robert Fico and representatives of employers finally ironed out the most controversial points. However, 28 issues are still pending.
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