Czech Republic: Employee Rights/ Labour Relations

Czechia has implemented a prohibition on employer-imposed pay secrecy clauses as part of its partial transposition of the EU Pay Transparency Directive, while broader implementing legislation remains under development. Employers operating in Czechia must immediately review employment agreements and confidentiality policies to ensure compliance with the current restrictions, while preparing for comprehensive pay transparency requirements expected to take effect between 2027 and 2031.

The Czech Republic provides an attractive environment for businesses, as it is home to a large and skilled labor pool. However, navigating the legal and regulatory frameworks of employment...

A bill to change the Labour Code has been approved by the Lower Chamber and will now be passed to the Senate and to the President for approval.