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Relaxing the rules for short-term business trips and employment of EU citizens
With the decreasing numbers of patients infected by the COVID-19 disease, certain measures imposed by the Government and affecting Czech employers and the entry of foreigners – EU citizens and third-country nationals – to the Czech Republic have…
The issue of validity of “forced” settlement with the State
From the beginning of April, employers may apply for a contribution towards wage compensations from the Antivirus programme guaranteed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs grants the contribution on…
Certain extraordinary measures have been cancelled by the court. What will be the…
The Municipal Court in Prague cancelled four measures of the Ministry of Health with effect from 27 April. At the same time, the Government started to gradually loosen the current restrictions. The court decision will thus probably have the most…
Applying for support under the Antivirus programme – practical experience
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has launched the Antivirus programme through which employers may apply for a contribution for wage compensations paid to their employees. Applications can be submitted remotely through the Czech Labour…
Personal data processing during a pandemic – the Office for Personal Data…
During a declared state of emergency, there is always the danger that public authorities may excessively infringe on citizens’ rights and freedoms – and this also applies to the protection of their personal data. The Office for Personal Data…
Government okays increase in carer’s allowance
On 17 April 2020, the government passed a proposal for a temporary increase in carer’s allowance from the present 60% to 80% of the daily assessment base.
Rent payments in pandemic times I
The effects of the coronavirus pandemic are being felt by many lessees who use leased premises for commercial purposes. A governmental bill on certain measures to mitigate the effect of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, passed by the chamber of deputies,…
Different permit validities for family members of foreign employees
Like many other countries, the Czech Republic enables the relocation of employees together with their close family members, most often their spouses and children. Foreign nationals have been using this option very often, as they do not want to be…
Exit tax – new criterion for cross-border restructuring
Effective from the taxable period started 1 January 2020, an amendment to the Income Tax Act introduced a tax on the relocation of assets without a change of ownership, i.e. exit tax. What cross-border transactions are subject to the exit taxation?
Selected measures to mitigate coronavirus impact
Currently on their way to the chamber of deputies are government bills aiming to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The bills should help debtors subject to enforcement proceedings and lessees of non-residential premises, as well as…
Coronavirus infection - work accident or occupational illness?
Pursuant to the Labour Code, employers must compensate their employees for any damage or non-pecuniary harm incurred through an accident at work when performing work-related tasks or in direct connection with it. The same applies to occupational…
COVID-19 – Legal FAQs and their answers
Please consider the following answers our general comments on the current situation. If you are interested in the legal analysis of a concrete contractual relationship, the effect of the current measures on your business, or any other related legal…