Kategorie: Labour Law
Are tips the white elephant?
We often deal with questions from clients doing business in hospitality, services or retail regarding so called tips. You would look in vain in the Czech legal order for specific legislation of tips. It is an institute that is not explicitly regulated by any Czech legislation. In this article, we would like to outline the …
Read moreTechnostress and possible legal consequences for employers for its creation
If an employer decides to support the popular trend of employment relations flexibility and in addition to comfort in the form of work benefits such as business phone, laptop or tablet also grants its employees the benefits of home office or teleworking, he should not forget about risks that may arise this flexibility in connection …
Read moreRobots in the workplace: employer cost savings or liability burden?
If an entrepreneur decides to use a robot in the workplace, the entrepreneur should not only look at the use of the robot in the workplace in terms of potential economic benefits. Entrepreneurs should also be interested in the legal aspects of its actions, especially in what regime they will be liable if, in cooperation …
Read moreDirective on transparent and predictable working conditions in the European Union
This April the European Parliament approved a proposal for a Directive on transparent and predictable working conditions in the European Union. [1] The proposal has been made with aim to improve working conditions by supporting safer and more predictable employment while ensuring the adaptability of the labour market. The Directive should replace the Directive 91/553/EEC …
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