We would like to inform you that the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs has published a detailed manual for employers applying for a financial contribution as part of the Antivirus Employment Support Programme.  

The Czech Republic counts as one of the most radical countries in the European Union when it comes to restrictions on social contacts put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic. Initially, the set of measures introduced mainly restricted private life, including instruction in schools, social gatherings, cultural and sports events, and personal travel. In the beginning of the last week, however, another set of restrictions has been introduced which is having a much more significant impact on businesses. 

On 31 March 2020, the government of the Czech Republic approved a bill on certain measures to mitigate the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus outbreak (also referred to colloquially as "Lex Covid"). On 1 April 2020, the bill was tabled in the House of Representatives as Bill 807.

Employers are facing many challenges due to the coronavirus spread. Unlike other European countries that have endeavoured to relax their legislation on redundancies, the Czech Republic is among those countries whose government has been calling on the employers to maintain jobs and has been taking measures to support the economy (e.g., no-interest loans to businesses, tax suspension, compensation provided to employers for compensatory wages paid by them, etc.).