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Czech Laws Officially Online – Czechia Finally in the 21st Century. Or Is It Really?
After almost eight years, the Act on the Collection of Laws and International Treaties is coming fully into force to take us one step further – towards an official and legally binding electronic database of laws. Was it worth the wait?
Changes to Prepayment of Consumer Loans
As a result of the change of Consumer Loan Act the banks will be entitled to charge higher fees for prepayment of residential consumer loans, however, only up to 1 % from the prepaid principal.
Who Owns AI-Generated Images
The Prague Municipal Court's ruling marked the first Czech decision on AI-generated graphics and copyright. The court held that an AI-generated image is not an original human creation, considering the plaintiff's prompts mere inspiration.
Costs Reimbursement for Remote Work
The new decree of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs setting the new amount of the lump sum for costs reimbursement in case of the work from home is in effect since January 1, 2024.
Hiring and Firing Electronically
The Labour Code aimed to modernise the procedure for concluding labour law documents. In this article, we focus on the conditions for both valid conclusion of contracts and agreements and valid delivery.
How to Protect Whistle-Blowers
Act on the Protection of Whistle-blowers brings further interpretation questions. How to implement the solutions on the group level? There are two options how to achieve this goal – sharing and outsourcing.
Full House - Constitutional Court Finally Complete
President of the Czech Republic has major role on composition of the Constitutional Court.
Real Estate Tax Changes - What do they mean for you?
An overview of the most important changes of the Real Estate Tax Act as of January 1, 2024. It will answer questions about a tax rate increase, tax exemptions and the need to file your property tax return.
Who Pays the Bill for Anti-Covid Measures?
The Supreme Court of the Czech Republic opens the way for those who have been damaged by measures during the pandemic to claim compensation from the state.
The Future of the Constitutional Court Depends on the Past of Its Judges
Newly elected President Peter Pavel faces both a major challenge and a unique opportunity to shape on important part of the legal system.
Whistle-Blowers’ Protection – Is Your Company Prepared?
The Czech Republic has finally joined most other EU countries and fulfilled its obligation to implement an EU directive on the protection of persons reporting breaches of Union law (also known as whistle-blowers) into the Czech legal system.
Changes in the Labour Code – What Still Needs to be Adjusted
After a long period of preparation and discussion, the Labour Code has finally been amended. We bring you the most important changes that employers have to apply from 1 October 2023.