Employers are protesting the government's plans to crack down on fictitious sole traders

Employers are protesting the government's plans to crack down on fictitious sole traders. They argue that in the current tight labor market many workers threaten to resign if they are not allowed to work as a sole trader or an Ltd. This form of collaboration means a lower tax burden, but also the absence of benefits such as paid vacation and a low future pension. Slovakia reportedly has the highest share of fictitious sole traders among OECD countries, mainly because of the relatively high tax and payroll levy burden. The current government has increased levies even further. According to companies, the solution is thus lower taxes and levies.

(hnonline.sk)