Practical changes and news in the field of labour law

We would like to remind you of changes in the area of labour law that affect administration and HR processes, whether those aimed at simplifying them or, on the contrary, those leading to an increase in the administrative load. In this context, we recommend checking that the relevant processes have been set correctly.

• Abolition of compulsory medical examinations for non-risk professions – with effect from 1 June 2025, compulsory medical examinations have been abolished for work which falls under the first category under the Act on the Protection of Public Health. For employees who are classified in the first category, for whom there is no occupational risk, or for whom there are no special conditions of medical fitness determined by law, any initial medical examination is on a voluntary basis only.
• Cancellation of holiday plans – the written scheduling of leave was cancelled with effect from 1 August 2024, in that this was more or less a fictitious internal document of the employer anyway.
• Agreement on working home office – if the parties agree on reimbursement of the costs associated with working home office, this flat-rate compensation is increased for 2025 to CZK 4.80 for each commenced hour of remote work; the parties may agree a higher amount, but the difference on top of the set flat-rate is subject to income tax.
• Electronic reporting of accidents at work – Government Regulation No. 322/2025 Sb. on the obligations of the employer in the event of accidents at work will enter into force on 1 January 2026, according to which the employer is obliged to report accidents at work electronically to the Regional Labour Inspectorate via the portal of the State Labour Inspection Office.

If necessary, we are of course still available to deal with specific situations.

With friendly regards,

Team WTS Alfery, Alfery Hrdina Advokáti