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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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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.
Working to Meet Europe’s Energy Supply and Demand
At ExxonMobil, we aim to identify and provide solutions to society’s energy challenges. Ongoing global events are creating strains on energy supply in Europe. We are committed to providing reliable energy to support consumers and businesses through this difficult time. However, we also remain focused on investing in lower-emission energy systems for tomorrow.
AmCham Human Resource Committee looked into newly proposed rules for remote work
Veronika Kinclová of Clifford Chance lead the AmCham Human Resource Committee through the impact of the proposed Labor Code amendment last Friday.
AmCham Real Estate Council: One crucial step to an innovative economy is a more innovative economic development and construction permit process
How does the Czech Republic move into the top five EU countries for business investment into research & development? Do we have the physical infrastructure for companies to do that research? Does CVUT, for instance, plan to surround teaching facilities with laboratories and offices for start-ups generated through university research? If so, does the Prague Municipal Plan incorporate such a possibility?
Strategic Directions for Czech Economic Policy
- Transition to High-Tech Manufacturing and Exports
- The City Campus as Idea Factory
- Government Programs and Processes That Drive Innovation
- Government as a Competitive Advantage, including Digitization
Advocacy Priorities for 2023
Technology, People, Infrastructure
Actions Recommended in Areas:
1. Establishing Policy Objectives for Research.
2. Research Investment and Cooperation. Big Bets (Key Technology Projects).
3. Establishing Databases for Tracking Public Policy Outcomes.
4. Public Procurement as an Innovation Tool.
5. Immigration of STEM Talents.
6. Digitization of Immigration.
7. Adult Reskilling and Upskilling.
8. Digitization of Land Use.
9. Infrastructure Development, including Technology Parks.
Read the documents in English and Czech.
Policy pipeline
In Policy Pipeline policy developments in the Czech Republic and abroad are monitored to bring better understanding of current topics and trends.
