FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT RESIDENCE IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
In the section Need advice you will find:
- detailed guides,
- answers to the most frequently asked questions about your stay.
If you do not find the answer to your question in this section, please contact the Client Centre for Providing Information to Foreigners.
You can find the most frequently asked questions about temporary protection in the Temporary Protection FAQ section. In the Temporary Protection section, you will also find chatbot to answer basic questions about this visa.
LEGAL OR OTHER ADVICE DURING MY STAY IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
If you have a question of a complex legal nature that requires a comprehensive solution and assistance, you can contact Integration Centres or NGOs.
In addition to legal and social counselling, Integration Centres also provide educational courses, assistance in contacting the authorities or help in an emergency. You can find them at the following links:
More non-profit organisations providing counselling to foreigners can be found here.
LABOUR LAW IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
Each country has different laws relating to employment. What are the basics you need to know about working in the Czech Republic?
- Every employee must have a contract.
A contract must be in writing. Sign it with your future employer and get one signed original. The contract must contain the type of work, the starting date and the place of work.
What other information I need to know when signing a contract?
- Until when is contract concluded?
- How long the trial period lasts (during the trial period you can terminate the employment relationship without explanation, just as your employer can can terminate the employment relationship without explanation as well)?
- Is the job full-time or part-time?
- As an employee, you are entitled to holiday, sick pay and care for a family member.
If you work full-time, you are legally entitled to at least 160 hours (20 days) of paid leave per year.
If you are sick, see your general doctor and you will be entitled to sick pay (partial wage replacement).
You also have the right to stay at home with your child under 10 if they are sick with partial wage replacement.
- If you want to terminate your employment, be sure to give notice and comply with your notice period.
The notice must always be in writing and given to the other party. The notice period is two months and starts on the first day of the month after you give your notice.
After the end of your trial period, you cannot be fired without giving a reason. The law gives only a few reasons why they can fire you, for example, if you failed to perform or breached your duties.
- If your employer does not comply with the Labour Code, you have the right to contact the designated authorities.
You can contact the State Labour Inspection Office or the Regional Labour Inspectorate, whose local jurisdiction is governed by the place where the work is performed. You can also file a complaint electronically here.
The Regional Labour Inspectorate will also provide you with the necessary information and advice on the protection of labour relations and employment free of charge. You can find more information here.
For more information on labour law in the Czech Republic, visit the following links:
