Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency

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19th November 2020 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


SAC sanctions CZK 1 mil fine for ‘Svarc’ system

In its June 2020 judgement, the Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) dealt yet again with the ‘Svarc’ system. The court held that a CZK 1 mil fine for allowing illegal work had been rightly imposed by the Labour Inspection Office. The decision should be a warning in particular to entrepreneurs cooperating with individuals/self-employed persons as contractors.
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18th November 2020 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Supreme Administrative Court decides on clearly disproportionate fines for unauthorized acquisition

Supreme Administrative Court decides[1] on clearly disproportionate fines for unauthorized acquisition.
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11th November 2020 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Some categories of electrical appliances changing energy labels in March 2021

The labels indicating the energy efficiency of certain categories of electrical appliances are changing as of March 1, 2021. The new labelling will apply to refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, televisions, and dishwashers. Starting on September 1, 2021 the changes will also apply to light sources.
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