Antivirus programme with a new coat

The government decided to extend current Regime B of the Antivirus programme and, simultaneously, the chamber of deputies approved long-awaited Regime C, involving the waiver of part of social security premiums and state employment policy…

Antivirus programme update

At the beginning of April, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs launched the “Antivirus” programme, enabling employers to get a partial refund for the compensations for salaries they had to pay to their employees due to certain impediments to…

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…

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…