From 27 March 2009, new rules are in force significantly
limiting access for non-EU nationals to the Czech labour
market.
The rules prohibit work agencies from offering non-EU nationals
employment (and, in effect, temporary work assignments) in certain
positions within the Czech Republic.
Originally, the rules were only intended to prevent non-EU
workers obtaining positions requiring low qualifications. However,
the final version may also restrict their access to positions
requiring high-level qualifications.
The rules are part of the Government's plan to cushion the
domestic labour market against the effects of the global economic
crisis. Its plan also includes instructing the authorities to
monitor closely work agencies' observance of the rules and to
punish any breaches with the maximum possible penalty.
