Legal
Submission of applications under the Antivirus Programme
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MLSA) updated its Antivirus Programme manual for employers. It describes in more detail the criteria for the entitlement of employers to aid through compensation of some wage expenses to employers.
Repayment of loans at the time of the pandemic
The Chamber of Deputies will discuss certain measures related to repayment of loans during the COVID-19 pandemic. The relevant bill postpones repayment of both business and consumer loans generally until 31 October 2020.
Updated Antivirus Programme
The government approved changes to the Antivirus Programme on 31 March 2020. The originally proposed and published five types of support for employers from the Labour Office were eventually merged into two – regimes A and B.
Coronavirus and due managerial care
Due managerial care requires that the members of a corporation’s statutory body perform their offices with necessary loyalty, knowledge and care. It is not possible to be relieved of this requirement nor can any liability for its non-fulfilment be…
Ban on retail and options for lessees
The coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent declaration of a state of emergency have restricted life in the Czech Republic in many ways. Among other things leading to the closure of retail outlets, excepting only essential points-of-sale, such as…
Prevention of COVID-19 at the workplace and personal data processing
Under the current stressful conditions, most businesses struggle with the most critical issues such as the restriction of demand and the protection of the health of their employees. But even during difficult times, they must not forget their…
State compensation of damage caused by pandemic
From a legal perspective, the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic can be described in several significant milestones: (1) declaration of state of emergency by government; (2) adoption of emergency measures by government; and (3) replacement…
Antivirus programme and further state support for employers and others
The government has adopted several measures to support employers, employees and the self-employed in the coronavirus pandemic. The aim is to ensure that employers do not have to lay off employees. The government also wants to help employed and self…
How to conclude distance contracts
During a country-wide lockdown, distance contracting becomes more relevant than ever. Below we summarise the most common approaches and their pitfalls.
State of emergency and its effect on employing foreigners
The state of emergency declared in the Czech Republic has brought several measures affecting not only Czech citizens, but also foreigners staying in our territory. In the previous series of articles, we informed about measures connected with the…
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…
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…