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 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
With the new proposal, the current minimum wage would increase by 17%, from CZK 14,600 to CZK 17,100. The increase would benefit around 140,000 people. The proposed change would come into effect from 2022, according to the Ministry’s plans, but still has to go through consultation and debate. Title photo: Pixabay. Text prepared by Tessa
From September 1st, people in the Czech Republic will have to wear facemasks again in most public indoor areas and on public transport. Yesterday, Health Minister Adam Vojtech said this is a preventive measure, as he is expecting a difficult autumn ahead with higher levels of social interactions. Photo: Freepik / For illustrative purposes. Article prepared
Can’t wait to reunite with friends and family abroad? Do you want to plan your summer holidays? Just yesterday, on Monday June 15, the European Commission announced launching http://reopen.europa.eu a website in all EU languages that provides real-time essential travel information so you can start exploring Europe safely again. Czech Rep. / EU, Jun 16
Czechia is the second country least threatened by poverty in the EU, with just 3.4%. Finland topped the index. Photo: Prague / credit: ZM / Jobspin. Czech Rep., Feb 9 (JS) – According to data published by the EU statistical office Eurostat (31-1-2020), in 2018, one in ten employed people over the age of 18
Taxing digital giants is a hot topic. After the failure, so far, of attempts at European and international harmonisation in this area, the Czech government is introducing its own solution. The tax rate of 7% is the highest of any EU state , but the approach is different to other countries. Will it be effective?
According to the newest Eurostat data regarding the first quarter of 2019, Czech Republic has the second fastest growing property prices in Europe, with a 9.2% increase since 2018. Photo credit: Zenon Moreau. Czech Rep., Jul 15 (JS) – On July 10, Eurostat released data regarding the pricing of houses in Europe. The average price
In the Czech Republic, voter turnout rate was at around 29%. ANO secured the most votes, followed by ODS and Piráti. Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels. Czech Rep. (JS) – Last Friday and Saturday, Czech voters took to the polls to decide who would be a part of the allotted 21 seats. The results showed that the ANO
