Legal
Government measures to boost employment
At its session on 19 March 2020, the government approved the first two measures aiming to provide support to employers, employees, and the self-employed affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The measures further specify carer’s allowances and an…
Effect of emergency measures on business relationships
The series of governmental resolutions adopted in response to the coronavirus epidemy has a substantial effect on all aspects of business. Below we summarise the main legal aspects of business obligations/relationships that may be relevant in the…
How government restrictions on business affect employee relations
On 14 March 2020, in response to the coronavirus outbreak, the Czech Government adopted a crisis measure that, with certain exceptions, banned retail sales and the provision of services at restaurants, sports facilities, wellness centres and other…
Closure of borders - overview of adopted measures
In connection with the announcement of a state of emergency, we would like to summarise the basic restrictions for Czech citizens and foreigners permanently staying or working in the Czech Republic or planning to come to the Czech Republic.
First European regulation of online platforms
An EU regulation on promoting fairness and transparency for business users of online intermediation services will enter into effect on 12 July 2020. It will be the first law in the EU regulating platform-to-business (P2B) relationships.
Amendment to the Labour Code (Part II): delivery rules
The Labour Code stipulates documents that only have legal effect once they have been delivered to the employee’s own hands. Apart from documents concerning the establishment, change or termination of employment, these include, e.g., itemised wage…
New Real Estate Brokerage Act to enhance consumer rights
The Real Estate Brokerage Act entered into effect on 3 March 2020. Potential buyers, sellers or users of real property will gain a range of new rights.
Coronavirus – new challenge for employers
The spreading of the coronavirus infection puts companies in a difficult position. HR specialists in particular worry about how to effectively protect employees while keeping their business in operation. The situation is further complicated by the…
How to shield your business from the impact of COVID-19
The first cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) infection have been confirmed in the Czech Republic. So far, nobody has been able to predict with certainty what course this epidemic will take and how the Czech economy will be affected. Hence,…
News in cross-border business conversions – demerger by separation
Demergers as a form of business conversion quite common in the Czech context and a useful tool to manage risks and tax aspects of transactions, have finally been harmonised on the EU level. The amendment to the respective directive introduces new…
New CRD and CRR
The Ministry of Finance has prepared a bill implementing the CRD V directive and CRR II regulation. The new EU legislation brings changes affecting mainly the banking sector as it revises the rules of capital adequacy and capital reserves and…
Labour Inspection Office focuses on concealed mediation of employment – CZK 10…
The fact that illegal work is closely watched by the Czech Labour Inspection Office is nothing new for employers. ‘Svarc’ systems (where workers formally maintain a self-employed status while in fact carrying out dependant work) or the employment of…