Good governance

This section details initiatives to make government a competitive advantage. It includes analysis and reports of government initiatives, as well as data on accountability and performance measures.

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17th October 2022 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Upcoming legislative changes to agreements outside employment contracts

​The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has submitted a long-awaited bill to amend the Labour Code, which is to implement two EU directives in Czech law. Among other things, the new regulation will affect the working conditions of employees working under agreements to complete a job or to perform work. Employers should be on the alert, as the amendment brings major changes.
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13th October 2022 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Amendment to Labour Code introduces new home office rules

The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has published an eagerly awaited draft amendment to the Labour Code introducing several new changes, the most significant one being the comprehensive regulation of home office. A more detailed regulation of remote work is something that employers had been lacking, which was particularly evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the proposed changes are far from entirely positive.  
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13th October 2022 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Russian and Belarusian sanctions updates

Following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the UK, EU, US and Switzerland have all responded by announcing significant sanctions in respect of Russia and Belarus. This briefing summarises the key developments from 20 September 2022.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic