The employment relationship of an employee – soldier of the Territorial Defence Forces is subject to special protection in the period between the date of delivery of his draft card and the start of the service.

During this time, the employer in principle may not terminate the employment relationship (except for, among other things, disciplinary dismissal). A special rule applies to employment under a probationary contract. If the probationary period expires after the employee is called up for military service, such contract is considered to be for an indefinite term.

An employee called up for territorial military service receives from the employer a one-off severance pay of two weeks' salary. Upon delivery of his draft card he is also entitled to a one-day leave without pay. He is entitled to the same leave also after a single continuous tour of duty for at least thirty days. An employee-soldier of the Territorial Defence Forces may also be referred to a specialized training or course. He shall be entitled to a paid leave for the duration of such classes. 

For the duration of territorial military service, the employer is obliged to grant the employee an unpaid leave. During such leave, the employee-soldier of the Territorial Defence Forces retains all rights arising from the employment relationship, except for the right to remuneration. The period of territorial rotational service is counted as company seniority if the employee returns to work within thirty days of release from service.

Find more in the PRO HR December 2021.