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Non-performance of contract as a possible consequence of the coronavirus epidemic (COVID-19)
The ongoing coronavirus epidemic (COVID-19) and the related restrictive measures issued by public authorities are currently causing situations when a contractual party unintentionally happen to be in default with fulfilment of its contractual obligations and becomes subject to legal sanctions. In the following article, we will briefly present how to deal with such situations. In …
Read moreClosure of operations or demand reduction – labour law impacts (COVID-19)
The government has on 12 March 2020 declared an emergency status for the Czech Republic for 30 days by Resolution No. 69/2020 Coll., due to health threat associated with coronavirus (COVID-19). Subsequently, the government adopted a number of crisis measures that that have caused among other things complete or partial closure of selected operations, office or …
Read moreImpact of coronavirus (COVID-19) spread on employers
The media is currently full of reports regarding the spread of so-called coronavirus (more precisely COVID-19) around the world. The virus is now also present on the European continent, and the prognosis suggests further spread. The aim of this article is not to spread panic but rather to provide basic insight into the issue of …
Read moreThe Recent Development of the Draft Law on Collective Proceedings
On 24 February 2020, the Government of the Czech Republic approved the prepared draft law on collective proceedings, and it will be submitted to the Parliament of the Czech Republic. The draft law clearly aims to transpose the forthcoming Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council. This article will briefly outline and evaluate …
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