Research reports
Slovak home carers working in Slovakia and abroad – from precarious to safe working conditions
Slovak home carers working in Slovakia and abroad – from precarious to safe working conditions
Authors:
Holubová, B.
Published: September 2026
Abstract:
The Care4Care project's policy paper aims to improve working conditions for Slovak home care workers in Slovakia and Austria by preventing exploitative labour, promoting safe migration, and establishing international networks for sustainable cooperation.
The paper discusses challenges in Slovakia's home care sector as the main drivers of the care drain to Austria. Addressing the challenges, such as budget constraints, declining service quality, and care worker shortages, would mitigate the many factors contributing to care migration. The paper also suggests strategies to regulate 24-hour care and improve working conditions in Austria.
