Calendar

1.04.2020

Measures approved by the Czech Government based on the proposal of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs to help Czech employees and employers mitigate the consequences of the COVID-19 epidemic

As of March 31.

31.03.2020

Summary of all applicable measures in the Czech Republic during the state of emergency

The list of measures has been updated continuously. Last update April 1, 2020.

30.03.2020

Comments on government employment support and table comparing government net revenue between support programs and unemployment payment

The current plan to support employment will not prevent companies with significant loss of revenue from reducing employment. This is especially critical in Regime B, which applies to many companies with no or very little revenue due to needed government actions to contain the virus.

27.03.2020

Comment of the British Chamber of Commerce in the CR, French-Czech Chamber of Commerce in the CR, Nordic Chamber of Commerce in the CR and American Chamber of Commerce in the CR on „Program Antivirus"

The spread of the coronavirus has caused an economic crisis as both companies and individuals have decreased demand on a wide range of a product and service. This crisis has been exacerbated by government measures aimed at restricting the rapid growth of infection and loss of life.  

19.03.2020

AmCham Comments on Government Programs to prevent unemployment from temporary, severe loss of revenue caused by the coronavirus

Our view is that the strict containment measures adopted by the Czech Republic are necessary not only to contain the spread of disease in order to prevent a breakdown in the healthcare system and consequent greater loss of life, but also to avoid the longterm economic damage a significant outbreak could cause. Therefore, we propose the government pursue immediate economic measures that will mitigate the damage of virus and its containment and then prepare regulatory changes that can make recovery swifter and more sustainable. 1) Pass some form of the Ministry of Social Affairs proposal by March 20. 2) Consider introducing renewable time limits and a salary cap for government contributions. 3) Consider moving from a kurzarbeit-style program to direct company payments if the containment period lasts more than a month.    

15.03.2020

AmCham events suspended, offices closed

To support the efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic will not hold events and has closed its office.