[Czechia] Details of ‘flexible work amendment’ to Labor Code

In Czechia, both houses of the parliament have recently passed a significant change to the nation’s Labor Code, affecting the working lives of locals and foreigners, Expats.cz reports.

Dubbed the “flexible” work amendment, the move is intended to modernise employment regulations and increase labour market adaptability.

For expats in Czechia, the changes will reportedly impact probationary periods, notice periods (for dismissals and resignations), payments in foreign currency, flexible shift patterns, and more. 

The new law will take effect in June 2025, it is currently awaiting a presidential signature.

The changes that employers and employees can expect are:

• Longer probationary periods

• Notice period to start on the delivery date

• No dismissal without a reason

• Allowing foreign-currency payments

• Flexible shift scheduling

• More generous unemployment benefits for a set period

• Parental leave protections

• Youth employment rules have been relaxed

• Insurers will now cover workplace accidents

The flexible Labor Code amendment reportedly passed the Senate with overwhelming support; 66 out of 74 senators voted in favor. The government has stated that it wants to increase flexibility for both employees and employers.

“This is a victory for workers’ rights,” ČMKOS spokesperson Denis Drahoš said. “We remain committed to ensuring fair treatment and security for all employees in the Czech Republic.”

Source: Expats.cz

(Quote via original reporting)

In Czechia, both houses of the parliament have recently passed a significant change to the nation’s Labor Code, affecting the working lives of locals and foreigners, Expats.cz reports.

Dubbed the “flexible” work amendment, the move is intended to modernise employment regulations and increase labour market adaptability.

For expats in Czechia, the changes will reportedly impact probationary periods, notice periods (for dismissals and resignations), payments in foreign currency, flexible shift patterns, and more. 

The new law will take effect in June 2025, it is currently awaiting a presidential signature.

The changes that employers and employees can expect are:

• Longer probationary periods

• Notice period to start on the delivery date

• No dismissal without a reason

• Allowing foreign-currency payments

• Flexible shift scheduling

• More generous unemployment benefits for a set period

• Parental leave protections

• Youth employment rules have been relaxed

• Insurers will now cover workplace accidents

The flexible Labor Code amendment reportedly passed the Senate with overwhelming support; 66 out of 74 senators voted in favor. The government has stated that it wants to increase flexibility for both employees and employers.

“This is a victory for workers’ rights,” ČMKOS spokesperson Denis Drahoš said. “We remain committed to ensuring fair treatment and security for all employees in the Czech Republic.”

Source: Expats.cz

(Quote via original reporting)