Czech legislation permits companies, and their clients, to use several kinds of online communication, including those with the use of remote contract signing. Although it is not regulatory news, there are companies that have not yet embraced such digitisation, even in these times. During the coronavirus crisis, interaction without physical presence is not only an interesting bonus, it is an outright necessity. We have therefore summarised key information that will help companies avoid disruption in communication with their customers, continue entering into contracts, and still meet all the requirements of current measures.

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.