Important Changes to the Czech Labour Code from 1 January 2012

Although the amendment to the Czech Labour Code was dismissed by the Czech Senate, it is expected that the Chamber of Deputies will overcome this easily. As a result, the Czech Republic is preparing for significant employer-friendly changes to the labour law.

Even though the amendment does not address all difficulties employers are facing in the Czech Republic, and many changes mean only the implementation of regulations erased from the Czech labour law from 2004 to 2007, it is definitively a step forward.

What are some of the most important changes?

Probation period

The probation period for managing employee will be prolonged up to six months from the original maximum three months. For other employees, the duration remains unchanged.