Map: Unemployment in the Czech Republic, age 15-64, Jan. 31, 2018. Source: Czech statistical office and MPSV. The number of unemployed people increased from December 2017 (3,8%) to January 2018 (3.9%), but compared with January 2017, there are 100,000 fewer unemployed people in the country. “There has been a decline in the number of seasonal
In the last quarter of 2017, the Czech Republic is among three EU states with the most rapid annual increase of labor costs. In comparison with previous year, Czechia improved its figures by 11.1%, Eurostat EU statistics, informs. Hungary and Bulgaria increased their labor costs by 13% and 11% respectively. Labor costs pushed by higher
August 2017 brought changes for foreign nationals in the Czech Republic in terms of residency status and running a business. Employment and Business in the Czech Republic after the New Immigration Act Amendment – Kateřina Lenochová from the biggest Czech relocation agency Foreigners.cz explains (http://www.foreigners.cz/). An applicant for renewal of Employee Card has the opportunity
The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Czech Republic announced that it would launch an electronic fit note (or e-Statement of Fitness for Work or e-Neschopenka) by 2019. Photo: Pixabay The new e-notes should enhance the communication between employer, employee and doctors. Moreover, it should cut off the excessive red tape, for which
August 15, tighter rules for foreigners signed by President Zeman entered in force. What does the new Immigration Law Amendment mean for the foreign nationals in the Czech Republic? Photo: Pixabay Although there are no explicit references to national security in the new law, many critics and NGOs refer to the Amendment as to a
It is no secret that with better healthcare and living conditions the population in developed countries is growing older. The main problem of aging population is the unmet demand for qualified workforce, weakening of innovative industries, and loss of economic competitiveness. This eventually decreases the tax revenues and the general economic decline ensues. Despite the
Travelling to the Czech Republic, finding a new job, a new home – all done, safe and sound, it is behind you. But since you are staying longer than 90 days, your child is obliged to join the compulsory full-time education regardless of your state of origin. Will the lack of Czech language be an
When it comes to establishing your own business, there are numerous variables influencing the chances of success. Complicated tax systems, limited availability of loans, or lengthy legal procedures may come in the way of creating a company. The dataset from the World Bank places Czech Republic at the 27th position worldwide, ranking it high in
From July 1, the Czech Republic should pay higher salaries in social services. The difference accounts for 23 % per month max. According to the President of Council of Association of Regions of the Czech Republic, it is ca. 2 000CZK – 2 500CZK (77- 95EUR) more than before. Lack of labor force triggers higher
Population Trends Latest data of the Czech Statistical Office have shown the highest death rate in the first quarter of 2017 since 1994. Almost 32 thousand people died in the first quarter, which is 3.6 thousand more than the last year in the same period. The number of deaths was especially high in January, a
