Legal
Scent trademarks and other news
A major amendment to the Act on Trademarks is currently being debated, with the planned effective date on 1 January 2019. If passed, the amendment will fundamentally change the system of registering trademarks in the Czech Republic. The amendment…
First three days of sick leave paid again?
Under presently applicable legislation, employees are not entitled to wage compensation for the first three days of temporary inability to work. This practice, referred to as ‘karencni doba’, or a ‘waiting period’ was introduced in 2008 by Mirek…
No sanctions for breach of GDPR for ČEZ and non-profits?
A group of deputies headed by Marian Jurečka (KDU-ČSL) has submitted a draft amendment to the Personal Data Protection Act. The deputies have taken on the role of protectors of public institutions and non-profit organisations against the harsh…
Collection of Deeds one gaping void – what does the new bill say?
The Ministry of Justice has started preparing an amendment to the Corporations Act, aiming to reduce the regulatory burden for entrepreneurs while shedding more light on non-transparent corporate structures. It also intends to enforce the duty to…
Online shopping without borders
We all got used very quickly to the abolition of roaming charges within the EU. And we may also enjoy prepaid Netflix, HBO Go, Amazon Prime, Spotify or Deezer subscriptions while travelling within the European Union. Yet another step towards the…
Virtual currencies – a risk-free chance to get rich?
Are you planning to invest in virtual currencies? Beware: according to EU regulatory bodies, trading in bitcoins and other similar units entails more risks than one would expect.
Truckers’ fight for minimum wage heats up
For years, EU regulations guarantee the rights of posted workers to the working conditions applicable in the country of the posting, if such conditions are more advantageous. This rule also covers remuneration. Until recently however, the protection…
New insurance distribution
A new Czech law transposing the EU Insurance Distribution Directive into our legal system will be adopted at the last moment. It should primarily enhance the transparency of intermediaries and the protection of consumers.
EU to liberate non-personal data?
Recently, much attention has been paid to the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that provides for the protection and free movement of personal data. The European Commission has now passed a proposal for a directly applicable…
Top ten legal news items for businesses in 2018
What will the upcoming year bring for businesses? Below, we present an outline of the most important legal changes in the area of financial services, social security and personal data protection.
Justice ministry prepares procedural law recodification
The Minister of Justice has presented an outline of the new civil procedure rules under preparation and intended to replace the current Civil Procedure Code.
Pitfalls of outsourcing: The ‘Švarc system’ and agency employment
With the recent economic growth, the demand for employees has been increasing, making them scarce goods. Shortages of staff may be partly resolved by outsourcing some activities. This approach, however, entails numerous pitfalls, most importantly…