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The Czech Supreme Court has addressed the issue of the establishment of a trade union with the sole objective of protecting its founders from termination of their employment...

A proposed new amendment to the Czech labor code is uncertain following the outcome of the general election in the Czech Republic in late 2017.

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...

The Czech Parliament has adopted a comprehensive amendment to the Labour Code. If the President does not hesitate to sign the new law, a significant part of the amendment will take effect on 1 October 2023.

The Czech Supreme Court has addressed the issue of the extent to which types of work can be considered distinct if one merely complements the other. In the same judgement, it also interpreted the conditions...

The Czech Republic provides an attractive environment for businesses, as it is home to a large and skilled labor pool. However, navigating the legal and regulatory frameworks of employment...

It is common for employers and employees to agree on a probationary period in the employment contract. The employee can check whether the type of work...

In 2023, Looking ahead, we explore the most important trends and developments related to labour and employment law in Czech Republic.

The Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic has been presented with another draft amendment to the Czech Labour Code, which has been called a "flexible amendment".

Na jedné straně je ustálená rozhodovací praxe obecných soudů zřejmá a jednotná: Činnost statutárního orgánu nelze vykonávat v pracovněprávním vztahu.

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.

The employment of foreigners in the Czech Republic is governed by Act No. 435/2004 Sb., on Employment (the "Employment Act").

The Supreme Court of the Czech Republic recently issued an interesting decision concerning the employment of a managing director and an accident at work.

Where concessions are concerned, the Trade Office shall decide the matter within 30 days of receiving the application, provided that all of the relevant particulars are met.

As a response to the 2008 judgment of the Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic, which has cancelled some provisions of the Labour Code, as well as to comply with the government's Statement of Purpose, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs prepared a conceptual amendment to the Labour Code.

What chance does an employer have of dismissing a trade union official if the union disagrees? This article looks for guidance in the Czech courts' decisions and ILO recommendations.

The publicly discussed amendment to the Labour Code introduces a number of changes, in particular in the area of teleworking (work from home)