September 2, 2026 2 min read
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 "Guide to European Employment Law" helps companies identify important requirements early on and better navigate the specific conditions of individual countries. It serves as a comprehensive overview for international employers, HR specialists, and legal teams.
If you employ workers in multiple European countries or are planning to enter new markets, differing employment regulations must be taken into account. The Grant Thornton guide, to which our employment law experts actively contributed, offers a practical overview of key rules across 15 jurisdictions.
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.
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.
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.
