Kategorie: Compliance
Whistleblower protection – Lessons learned regarding the designated person
Just under two years ago, Act No. 171/2023 Coll., on whistleblower protection (the “WPA”), came into effect, through which the legislator (belatedly) transposed the Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law. Introduction Since its adoption, the …
Read moreCybersecurity as a managerial responsibility: Thousands of companies are facing a new regime
On Thursday, 26 June 2025, the President signed the long-awaited new act on cyber security (the “NZKB“). The formal publication of the NZKB in the Collection of Laws is expected to take place during August, with the act expected to come into force in early November 2025. The NZKB transposes into Czech law the requirements of …
Read moreSuccessful transaction – sale of majority share of ROŽIVA a. s.
DEAL DONE – ROŽIVA PEYTON legal represented the existing majority shareholder in the sale of a majority stake in the Moravian agricultural company ROŽIVA a.s. to a strategic local investor. ROŽIVA is a company with almost thirty years of history in primary agricultural production and farms more than 900 hectares of land. PEYTON legal provided …
Read moreFlexiamendment of the Labour Code: work of minors in summer
The long-discussed so-called flexiamendment, which amends the Labour Code and other legislation, brings a number of important changes in the field of labour relations. With effect from 1 June 2025, the changes and novelties will affect many areas and institutes of employment law, an overview of which you can also find basic information in our information …
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