The Czech Republic has recently significantly amended existing legislation in the field of energy transition and energy regulation as a follow-up to the Renewable Energy Directive Recast (RED II), with the aim of counteracting unfair business practices towards consumers. The majority of these changes became effective on 1 January 2022, with the rest becoming effective later in 2022 or 2023. This is a significant step towards decarbonisation in line with EU goals and it creates many opportunities for the energy market players
With effect from 1 January 2022, the provisions of the recent amendment of Act No. 127/2005 Coll., on Electronic Communications and on Amendment to Certain Related Acts relating to the storing and accessing of cookies and other information on users’ devices and telemarketing, have become effective.
In March 2021, the EU approved new reporting rules in a directive known as DAC7. The directive will require the operators of online platforms for the sale of goods and certain services, to collect, verify and share data on their sellers and their transactions concluded on the online platform. EU member states have until 31 December 2022 to implement DAC7 into national law. Certain platform operators will become a reporting platform and will need to start collecting and verifying data points in compliance with the DAC7 reporting requirements. The collected data points must be reported to the tax authorities of the relevant EU member state annually.
From 9 July 2021, employers and employees will have certain obligations in connection with a return to the workplace following travel abroad. Below is a summary of these obligations.
In brief On 1 June 2021, Act No. 37/2021 Sb., on Registration of Ultimate Beneficial Owners (“Act”), will…
The Czech government has extended the obligatory testing of employees to employers employing between 10 and 49 employees. Please find below answers to the most common questions related to the testing.
The epidemiologic situation has led the Czech Government to order a lockdown for three weeks, from 1 to 21 March 2021. Below is a summary of measures that have an impact on employment relationships.
The Czech government has implemented obligatory testing of employees. Please find the details below.
In brief In relation to the adaptation of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the…
The pandemic has impacted our lives in many ways, but for many of us, one of the most affected areas has certainly been work. COVID-19 has indeed led to an unprecedented need and demand for remote working. In recent months, many people have been forced or have chosen to work…