Who pays for the preventive health examination to assess work capacity?

Preventive health examinations to assess work ability are a mandatory part of ensuring a safe and healthy working environment. However, the question often arises: who pays for this examination - the employer or the employee?

The answer is clear and determined by legislation.

Why is an inspection even necessary?

A medical examination to determine work capacity (so-called pre-employment medical examination or regular preventive examination) is not just a formality. Its purpose is to determine whether an individual is medically fit to perform their job, taking into account specific conditions at the workplace (e.g. night work, work at height, work with hazardous substances, work with a computer, etc.).

What does the law stipulate?

Payment for preventive health examinations is regulated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (ZVZD-1) , which stipulates that the employer provides health examinations for employees.

This means that the cost of the examination is entirely borne by the employer , regardless of whether it is an examination upon entering into employment, a regular periodic examination or an extraordinary examination (e.g. after an injury or upon a change of job).

With properly organized inspections, the employer not only ensures compliance with the law, but also the long-term health and efficiency of its team.

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