On Monday the government expanded mandatory testing to small companies, self-employed people and non-profit organisations and agreed on extra remuneration for healthcare workers. The government will also seek approval from the Chamber of Deputies for an extension of the state of emergency. Photo Credit: Freepik. Written by Nataliia Sliusarenko, edited for Jobspin. Czech Rep., Mar
The upper parliamentary chamber approved a proposal to pay CZK 370 a day to those who are ordered to quarantine this week. The contribution is will motivate people to stay in quarantine after coming into contact with those infected with COVID-19. The new contribution will be paid for the first 14 calendar days of the
With cases rising rapidly in all corners of the Czech Republic, more and more people are seeking out tests or wondering whether they should get tested because of potential exposure. To understand who should get tested for COVID-19 and how the process works in the Czech Republic – keep reading our expat guide. Photo credit:
The Czech government has mandated blanket testing of all employees at companies with over 250 staff, they will have to conclude the first round of testing no later than March 12th. This also applies to all employees at companies with over 50 staff by March 15th. In the next two weeks, around 2.1 million employees
The average wage in the Czech Republic nominally increased by 5% year-on-year. In real terms, this represented an increase of 1.7%. The median wage in Q3 2020 was CZK 31,183, according to the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO). Photo: Freepik. Text prepared for Jobspin Czech Rep., Dec 9 (JS) – The average wage in the Czech
Figures from a recent report from Eurostat indicate that the rate of employment in European countries declined sharply in the second quarter of this year as compared to the end of 2019. The most affected were young people (aged 15-24) in Slovenia and Ireland. Prepared by Kim Bingel, edited for Jobspin. Czech Rep., Nov 14
30% of positions will become redundant in the next decade, however, just as many new positions could be created. The accelerated change in the labour market is defined by the advent of Industry 4.0 and the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Dr. Martina Rašticová, Head of the Department of Law and Humanities at Mendel University in
A recent study released by Eurostat provided new data on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on income distribution, with low income workers more likely to lose their job or to be temporarily laid-off, deepening inequalities across Europe. Title imgae: Freepik. Article written by Ines Ribas, edited for Jobspin Czech Rep. Oct 30 (JS) –
Whether you are seeking a new job opportunity or are worried to lose your current job during the economic recession, you are probably wondering what the Czech Republic and its visa system and job market have to offer. Sign up for this free webinar and discover more with five presenting experts. When & where: Tuesday,
With the rapid increase in coronavirus cases in the Czech Republic, travel regulations have changed. Several countries have responded to the situation in the Czech Republic by tightening travel restrictions. Photo via Unsplash / For illustrative purposes. Written by Veronica Ugwu, edited for Jobspin Czech Rep., Sep 17 (JS) – Several countries have issued new
