Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

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22nd April 2020 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


Free immigration consultations

Employment, stay and movement of foreigners in the Czech Republic during the state of emergency.  The extraordinary measures taken to combat the pandemic coronavirus bring daily a number of new legal issues in the areas of employment, stay and possible travelling of foreigners in the Czech Republic.
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6th April 2020 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


Program Antivirus – conditions

We would like to inform you that the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has published a detailed manual for employers applying for a financial contribution as part of the Antivirus Employment Support Programme.  
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24th March 2020 / Competitiveness / Employment and Social Affairs


Employment of Foreigners during the Pandemic: 19 Most Frequently Asked Questions

Employment of Foreigners during the Pandemic: 19 Most Frequently Asked Questions The current situation and crisis measures taken by the government fundamentally influence, among other things, the employment of foreigners. Employers and employees are thus faced with many new questions: How will they be affected by the closure of borders? How will immigration permits be submitted and approved? And how will the measures influence business trips? We have summed up the 19 most frequently asked questions and answers related to this topic that have appeared in our special webcast.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic