The Czech Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has
recently introduced an amendment to the Labour Code, aimed at
enhancing the flexibility of employment relationships to better
align with the evolving demands of the labour market. The proposed
amendment is expected to come into effect in January
2025.
The Ministry presented the key points of the significant
revision of the Labour Code addressing the concerns and suggestions
submitted by representatives from both employers' and
employees' representatives.
Notice and probation period
Under the revised provisions, if an employee is terminated due
to a breach of employment obligations or a loss of the necessary
qualifications to perform their job, the notice period
will be shortened to one month, down from the previous two
months. Additionally, the notice period will now
commence immediately upon delivery to the relevant
party, rather than waiting until the first day of the following
month.
