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Stricter conditions for foreign workers relocations
During the past year, the coordination body for state border control and migration management repeatedly changed the conditions for using governmental economic migration programmes. The last changes entered into effect in December last year.
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Minimum wage in the Czech Republic in 2022 and its impact on welfare benefits and social security contributions
Effective as of 1 January 2022, the base rate for the minimum wage rises by CZK 1,000 per month to CZK 16,200, or by 5.90 crowns per hour to CZK 96.40. The increase was decided by the Czech government at the cabinet meeting of 5 November 2021, and implemented by government decree No. 405/2021 Coll.
Taming the Inflation Shrew
Components subcontracting set to boost the economy We expect an improvement in the supply chain situation, which should support production and help the economy grow at a rate of 4.9% this year, on our forecasts. However, economic policy tightening should gradually slow the growth rate to below 3% in 2023.
TOP 10 case law decisions in Employment Law of 2021
Humanitarian and Alumnus Tomáš Bendl featured in Muživčesku.cz
If you are keenly interested in Humanitarian work- this is one for you! In this fascinating interview with Alumnus Tomáš Bendl, learn more about the work of international NGO Médecins Sans Frontières, Tomáš’s role, and the Missing Maps project. Tomáš also takes a moment to comment on the recently introduced Afghan Refugee Scholarship recounting MSF in their work in Afghanistan.
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.
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Policy pipeline
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