Czech Republic

The Labour Code (Law No 262/2006), republished again, brought a greater liberalization of the legislation and provides that the working relationships are governed by individual contracts and collective agreements. In general, the Labour Code deals with all cases which may arise between employer and employee, although some groups of workers are subject to special legislation (such as civil servants, magistrates, soldiers, etc.).

The protection of workers guaranteed by the Labor Code refers to international standards, to which the Czech Republic is subject to: ILO Conventions, UN agreements on human rights, economic, social and cultural rights, legislation and jurisprudence of the European Community.

Under the provisions of section 29 of the Code, an employment contract must contain at least these information: the type of work to be done, the work and the start date. Workers and employers may agree on other conditions, such as the duration of the contract. The Code provides that the agreement may be concluded for an unlimited period, unless it is explicitly indicated duration.