More liberty is given to employers, according to the new principle: "What is not forbidden is allowed". Some guarantees are created, which improve working conditions. Our Czech experts give us some elements that will help us to understand this new labour code. (Ref. 06601)
After a troublesome way through the legislative process, the new Czech Labor Code will become effective as of 1 January 2007. The Labour Code will replace a current legislation that has been in place since 1965 and was amended more than 50 times. All tripartite parties agreed on the need for a major reconstruction of the current labour legislation and thus on the need to implement a new code. However, the text drafted by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs turned out to be controversial. I
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