In brief
Below is a summary of the most important changes to the Czech labor Code, introduced in December 2022 and January 2023.
Key takeaways
In more detail
Effective from 1 January 2023, periodical medical checks for employees in risk categories 1 and 2 (low risk work, typically office positions) are no longer mandatory. The employer or employee may, however, request a periodical medical check – in such case, it has to be performed every two to six years (depending on the risk category of the employee’s work and the employee’s age).
Employees in higher risk categories 2 risky, 3 and 4 are obligated to undergo a periodical medical check every one or two years (depending on the risk category of the employee’s work).
Note that the current change does not affect the obligation of all employees to undergo the entry medical check before commencement of work.
Effective from 1 January 2023, the minimum salary in the Czech Republic is increased to CZK 17,300 (approx. EUR 720) per month or CZK 103.80 (approx. EUR 4) per hour. The minimum guaranteed salary was also increased to reflect the increase in minimum salary.
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