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Upcoming changes in labour law
An amendment to the Labour Code was passed on February 4, 2021. The majority of its provisions will enter into effect on March 1, 2021.
This amendment primarily aims to respond to current issues in labour law, such as working from home, choosing between meal vouchers and a financial contribution to meals, and the status of employee representatives at the employer. The amendment also adds a new reason for terminating employment on the part of the employer: the employee is of retirement age.
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Even a simple suspension of proceedings may turn into a legal battle in the Czech Republic
A lawsuit by a tenant is pending against you, who defends themselves by saying the termination of their lease was unlawful. In your counterclaim, should you seek payment of outstanding rent or the surrender of unjust enrichment? Even a layperson may come up with the correct answer: “let’s wait and see” or, in legal parlance, ask to suspend the proceedings. However, the courts are apparently able to throw a spanner in the works even in a straightforward situation such as this one.
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