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By resolution dated April 29, 2026, Case No. 21 Cdo 606/2026, the Supreme Court ruled on another dispute concerning equal pay among employees of Česká pošta (Czech Post). The claimant, a counter employee at a smaller branch outside Prague, sought damages of CZK 81,374.35, arguing that she received a lower base tariff wage than employees in Prague branches assigned to the identical job model description and the same tariff grade.

On September 11, 2026, the Chamber of Deputies approved an amendment to the Consumer Credit Act. Its primary objective is the transposition of the European Directive CCD2 (Directive (EU) 2023/2225 of the European Parliament and of the Council on consumer credit agreements and repealing Directive 2008/48/EC). However, the enacted legislation goes beyond merely implementing European regulations.

In its landmark Judgment Case No. III. ÚS 3503/25[1], the Constitutional Court addressed a question of fundamental importance to anyone acquiring real estate in the Czech Republic. The core issue examined was the purchaser's good faith (dobrá víra) and the extent of "investigative duty" (investigativní aktivita) required to verify whether the entry in the public register corresponds to the true legal status.

The General Financial Directorate (hereinafter the "GFŘ") has issued an opinion on whether a foreign company may create a permanent establishment in the Czech Republic in connection with its employees working from home (home office).

The European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) introduces a significant regulatory change in cybersecurity for a wide range of products with digital elements—ranging from smart devices and security cameras to mobile applications and certain software.

The Office for the Protection of Competition (the "ÚOHS") has expanded its focus into the labor market, specifically targeting so-called no-poach agreements, whereby parties agree not to poach each other’s employees, and non-solicitation agreements, which involve a commitment by parties not to approach or solicit the other party’s employees. In this context, the ÚOHS has issued its official position on issues concerning the admissibility of so-called ancillary restrictions in the context of labor market agreements.

The judgment of the Supreme Court of January 21, 2026, file no. 21 Cdo 946/2025, represents a significant decision for employment law practice in cases where an employee's conduct at the workplace infringes upon the privacy of other individuals while simultaneously becoming the subject of investigation by public authorities.

The judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) of June 11, 2026, in Case C-292/25 concerns the interpretation of Article 6, Article 18, and Article 32(2) of Regulation (EU) 2015/848 on insolvency proceedings (hereinafter the "Regulation").

On June 24, 2026, the Czech National Bank (CNB) and the National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NUKIB) published a joint statement aimed at clarifying the relationship between the DORA Regulation and the Cybersecurity Act (ZKB) regarding financial market entities subject to both legal regimes.

The Supreme Court judgment of April 9, 2026, file no. 24 Cdo 81/2026, brings a significant shift in the interpretation of purchase agreements for real estate.

The employment framework varies significantly across European countries. Requirements regarding work permits, employment contracts, working hours, remuneration, or termination can fundamentally impact international recruitment planning.

The new Construction Act and implementing Decree No. 146/2024 Coll. bring a fundamental change in the assessment of accommodation units and studios (ateliers).

In judgment 6 Ads 21/2026, the Supreme Administrative Court (hereinafter the "SAC") addressed the issue of the proportionality of monitoring an employee's electronic communication.

Directive (EU) 2024/927 of the European Parliament and of the Council (AIFMD II) represents the first systematic harmonization of rules for alternative investment funds that grant loans at the European Union level.

A shareholder's right to participate in profits is one of their fundamental rights. In practice, however, this may collide with the decision-making autonomy of the General Meeting, particularly in situations where a majority shareholder obstructs profit distribution.

The CJEU confirms that limitation periods for consumer claims based on unfair contract terms cannot begin before consumers can reasonably identify the unfairness.