The introduction of the new Labour Code in the Czech Republic must overcome yet another obstacle. After a veto in the Senate which was overturned by another favorable vote of the national assembly, Czech President Vaclav Klaus vetoed the new legislation. It is now again up to the members of parliament in the lower chamber to override this presidential veto. (Ref. 06511)
The Labour Code was drafted by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs which is led by a Social Democrat Zdenek Skromach. Left- wing parties -Social Democrats and Communists- have pushed the code through the legislation process so far. On the other hand, right wing parties, especially Civic Democrats, opposed the law under the reason that it strengthens the position of unions and it is disadvantageous towards businesses. From their perspective, it is not liberal enough and would not make...
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