Central

The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs is responsible for overall legislation in:

• Child allowance
• Housing allowance
• Parental allowance
• Birth grant
• Funeral grants
• Pensions
• The Social Security System
• Maternity leave
• Parental leave
• Working hours and job transfer policies.

Regional

Regional authorities are responsible for:

• The provision of social services, and
• Regional social security authorities.

Local

Local authorities are responsible for:

• Social development within their territory;
• Social assistance, and
• Local social security offices.

Responsible ministries/bodies

Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs

Sources:

Act No. 128/2000 Coll. of 12.04.2000 on Municipalities with later amendments.

Act No. 129/2000 on Regions (Establishment of Regions) with later amendments.