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8th August 2022 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Legal Update - July 2022

News in Legislation
  • Amendment to the Cyber Security Act
 

5th August 2022 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


The Data Protection Authority warns of deficiencies in cookies bars

Although it has been more than half a year since the amendment to the Electronic Communications Act came into force, which brought a fundamental change to the Czech legislation on cookies, in particular the opt-in mechanism, not everyone has yet adapted and made the necessary adjustments.

2nd August 2022 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


HR Legal Alert - June 2022

Legislative changes and proposals
  • Regulation on the adjustment of compensation for loss of earnings
  • Determination of the average wage for the purpose of issuing the Blue Card
  • Adjustment of the average fuel price for the purpose of granting travel allowances
  • Obligations on termination of employment
  • Proposal for a discount on employer-paid insurance premiums for certain groups of employees
Case law
  • Distance conclusion of employment contracts

2nd August 2022 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


Legal Alert - July 2022 (UBO)

  • Amendment to the Act on Beneficial Owners Register
  • Reasons for the amendment
  • Changes adopted by the Amendment

 

1st August 2022 / Economic policy / Energy and Environment


AmCham energy intel sessions: Companies and individuals are finding ways to conserve without disrupting the economy

Europe took the path of least resistance for three decades after the fall of the Soviety Union, and now depends greatly on that energy supply. This fall and winter will be a test of each European's conviction in individual freedom and European democracy. 

Strategic Directions for Czech Economic Policy

  1. Transition to High-Tech Manufacturing and Exports
  2. The City Campus as Idea Factory
  3. Government Programs and Processes That Drive Innovation
  4. 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.

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