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23rd September 2021 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency

Tax allowances for children will increase. The maximum limit for the payment of a monthly bonus will be abolished

On 27 July 2021, Act No. 285/2021 Coll. was published in the Collection of Laws, amending Act No. 586/1992 Coll., on Income Taxes, as amended, specifically the area of tax allowances for children as defined in Sections 35c and 35d. Both amendments will decrease the tax burden of taxpayers.

23rd September 2021 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency

Legal Update - September 2021

Disguised employment mediation The fines now also apply to client of work Extension of paternity leave Implementation of work-life balance into Czech law

22nd September 2021 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency

New rules for data transfers outside the EU

The European Commission has issued new model standard contractual clauses ("SCCs") for the transfer of personal data outside the EU/EEA that must be applied from 27 September 2021.