COVID-19: Tax Liberation Package II
On 24 March 2020, the Ministry of Finance published Financial Bulletin 5/2020, specifying other measures to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (Tax Liberation Package II). Measures that must be in form of laws have already been or will be…
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…
State of emergency – other possible implications
The government’s declaration of a state of emergency on 12 March 2020 has raised procedural doubts, and an action for its annulment has already been brought. It is thus possible that in fact, no state of emergency was formally declared, therefore no…
COVID-19: tax package
The government approved a package of liberating tax measures to mitigate the impact of coronavirus pandemic.
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…
CNB’s measures and their implications
The Czech National Bank (CNB) has opted to decrease basic interest rates effective from 17 March 2020. From a tax perspective, the most important decrease is the lowering of the repo rate by 50 basis points to 1.75%. This rate is decisive for…
Support for businesses hit by the coronavirus outbreak
The steps taken in response to the spread of the new coronavirus will have broad economic effects on business entities. We have prepared an overview of potential support and other key measures being negotiated by the government with business…
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.
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…