The Czech Republic is set to introduce new regulations impacting the employment of foreign workers.
Companies intending to hire non-Czech employees will be required to register in a registry of verified employers. Without this registration, foreign employees will be unable to obtain the necessary residence permit.
Being listed in this registry will become a formal requirement for obtaining a work card. The initiative, led by the Ministry of the Interior, aims to protect foreign workers from unlawful practices. “Its goal is to reduce the level of illegal work, labor exploitation, and shadow mediation in employment,” according to the explanatory note.
However, some businesses are concerned that this mandatory registration will add to their administrative workload and make hiring foreign employees less appealing.
To be included in the registry, companies must meet specific criteria set by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. These include paying taxes in the Czech Republic, fulfilling obligations to publish financial statements and other documents in the commercial register, and maintaining no outstanding debts related to taxes, health insurance, or social insurance.
