Transfer of Rights and Obligations from Labour Relations to the New Lessee

The Supreme Court of the Czech Republic has recently dealt with a question of the transfer of rights and obligations from labour-law relations in connection with the termination of a lease of the premises designed for business (commercial premises).

Employees in supervisory boards

On 9 November 2016, the Chamber of Deputies adopted the first amendment to the Law on Trade Corporations. However, the Senate and the President's signature are still required to adopt the amendment.

Amendment of the Civil Code

More than one year ago we informed you about the planned amendment of the Civil Code.

As of 26 October 2016 the Chamber of Deputies adopted the amendment of the Civil Code, i.e. in case the amendment will be adopted also by the Senate and will be signed by the president, it will be the first change (amendment) of the Civil Code.

Auction among co-owners

The Supreme Court, in the case No. 22 Cdo 2208/2015, stated at the outset that it is inadmissible to auction a thing among the co-owners when the co-ownership is cancaled, but there are conditions for the assignment to one of the co-owners.

Increase of Minimal Wage since 1st January 2017

The Government of the Czech Republic has enacted a regulation that changes the regulation No. 567/2006 Coll., on the minimum wage.