Economic policy / Employment and Social Affairs

This section reports on economic policy initiatives of the Czech government, the EU, and other entities that have a direct impact on the competitiveness of the country. It also includes information on economic priorities of the AmCham and other leading associations.

Spotlight issue

27th March 2020 / Economic policy / Employment and Social Affairs


Comment of the British Chamber of Commerce in the CR, French-Czech Chamber of Commerce in the CR, Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the CR and American Chamber of Commerce in the CR on „Program Antivirus"

The spread of the coronavirus has caused an economic crisis as both companies and individuals have decreased demand on a wide range of a product and service. This crisis has been exacerbated by government measures aimed at restricting the rapid growth of infection and loss of life.  
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15th December 2023 / Economic policy / Employment and Social Affairs


Labor Code Working Group discussed impacts of the most recent amendment

AmCham CZ Labor Code Working Group met last week to dive into the impacts of the most recent amendment on businesses, their operations, and competitiveness.
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11th August 2023 / Economic policy / Employment and Social Affairs


AmCham Human Resources Committee and immigration of highly skilled workers: Digitization and prioritization is necessary

AmCham, represented by AmCham board member, Martina Kneiflová of EY and Mirek Mejtský of Petyovský & Partners met with representatives of the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs.
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18th January 2023 / Economic policy / Employment and Social Affairs


Good immigration policy creates more and better jobs for local people

We have been talking around immigration for years. Some people blame immigration for higher crime and less job security. But that is not a problem of immigration, but of poor immigration policy. Good immigration policy creates more and better jobs for local people through greater export and the creation of new businesses.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic