Kategorie: Labour Law
Protection of whistleblowers– new obligations for employers
On 1 August 2023, a new Czech Act on Protection of Reporting Persons will come into force introducing institutional protection for reporting persons (whistleblowers) in line with European legislation. The main novelty is the obligation of obliged entities: to implement an internal reporting system, which will usually enable employees- reporting persons to report in a …
Read moreProtection of whistleblowers – new obligations for employers
The bill on reporting person protection introducing institutional reporting person protection in the Czech Republic, published as Chamber of Deputies document No. 352 (the “Act”), was approved by the Chamber of Deputies on 21 April 2023 and referred to the Senate for consideration. The Act transposes into Czech law the Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the …
Read moreCurrent status of the amendment to the Labour Code and an overview of expected changes
In early April 2023, the government of the Czech Republic approved a draft of an extensive and long-discussed amendment to the Labour Code, moving it further along in the legislative process. Status of the amendement With the exception of some changes, which we draw your attention to later in this article, the amendment was approved …
Read moreExtent of employer’s liability in dealing with industrial injuries
In addition to its undeniable advantages, the employment of persons also brings with it negative consequences, one of which is the employer’s liability arising in connection with work accidents of employees. If an employee is injured at work, the employer is obliged to follow the procedures laid down by law and at the same time …
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