Checklist for entering the word of work!

  • Obtain an employment contract in writing.
  • Find out which is your trade union and whether your workplace has a shop steward.
  • Check on the collective agreement for your field of work.
  • Remember that there must be a proper reason for a short term contract and clarify the duration of such short term work.
  • No trial period exists unless it was agreed at the start of your employment. If there is an agreement on a trial period, it must be stated in writing in your employment contract or in a written clarification of the terms of employment which the employer has provided.
  • The minimum wage as stated in the collective agreement must not be reduced, but it can, of course, be increased.
  • There is a legal requirement to additional pay for overtime working. You are not obliged to work overtime if you do not want to do so.
  • Working on public holidays entitles you to special pay. 
  • Entitlement to annual leave on the basis of legislation on annual leave and holiday pay is based on the terms of the collective agreement.
  • Appearing at the workplace under the influence of alcohol or drugs may lead to immediate dismissal without any period of notice.