February 02, 2012 AmCham Offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
AmCham members are invited to a discussion with representatives of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of the Interior on prepared national and EU legislation, and smart migration projects. Issues to be discussed: update on new migration legislation and plans planned smart migration projects Guests: Lukas Prokes, Director, Department, Head of Dept Community and International Law, Ministry of Industry and Trade Jan Vycital, Director, Department of Consular Concepts and Methodology, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Representatives of the Department of Immigration and Asylum Policies, Ministry of the Interior Contact person: Katarina Bendikova, kbendikova@amcham.cz
Committee for Labor and Social Affairs - CANCELLED
February 01, 2012 AmCham Offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
AmCham members are invited to attend a regular session of the Committee. A guest: Update on EU legislation (in Czech) Please, register via our website or at kbendikova@amcham.cz. Contact person: Katarina Bendikova, kbendikova@amcham.cz
Committee for Labor and Social Affairs - Year-end session
December 14, 2011 AmCham Offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
AmCham members are kindly invited to the year-end planning session of the Committee for Labor and Social Affairs with guests. Contact person: Katarina Bendikova, kbendikova@amcham.cz
December 08, 2011 AmCham Offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
The Government approved the so-called International Competitiveness Strategy of the Czech Republic that was drafted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in spring (outline is attached). The Ministry is now planning the actual implementation of the strategy which comprises over 150 project in the areas such as energy, infrastructure, smart migration and flexible labor market, research, development and innovations, education or healthcare, for example. What are the next steps within the three pillars outlined by the strategy and what projects will have a priority? How can the business sector participate in the implementation of the strategy? Join us at the second round of discussion with Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Martin Tlapa who will hold a presentation and answer questions of AmCham members The event will be held in English. Contact: Katarina Bendikova, kbendikova@amcham.cz
December 01, 2011 AmCham Offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
The bill introducing the so-called JIM/Single Collection Point for tax and insurance payments collection was passed by the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Parliament. AmCham members are invited to a discussion session with Mr. S.Springl of the Ministry of Finance on JIM and practical impacts of the JIM introduction on the business sector. Contact person: Katarina Bendikova, kbendikova@amcham.cz
November 03, 2011 Sheraton Prague Charles Square Hotel, Žitná 8, Prague 2
Amending the Labor Code is among priorities of the Czech Government that were announced in the Governement Proclamation in August 2010. The proposed changes mirror the negative practical experience of Labor Code users with the 2007 amendment and rulings of the Constitutional Court. The aim of drafters was to increase flexibility of the labor market, reduce administrative costs of businesses and stregthen the principle of freedom of contract. Were these targets met? What are the major changes and what impact will they have on business operations in 2012? The event is tailored to business needs. AmCham members are cordially invited to attend the seminar and get the freshest update on labor free of charge. The seminar will be held in Czech. Program of the seminar: 9 a.m. Introduction 9.15 a.m. - 10.15 a.m. DPP, trial period, working hours, overtime work Presenters: Veronika Odrobinová (Schönherr) Petra Sochorová (HAVEL, HOLÁSEK & PARTNERS) 10.15 a.m. - 10.45 a.m. Fixed term contracts Presenter: Adéla Krbcová (PETERKA & PARTNERS) 10.45 a.m. - 11.45 a.m. Termination of employment Presenters: Marie Janšová (GLATZOVÁ & Co.) Ladislav Smejkal (White & Case) BREAK 12.15 p.m. - 13.15 p.m. Non-compete clause, vacation, absolute vs. relative invalidity Presenters: Tereza Kadlecová (Weinhold Legal) Klára Valentová (Ambruz & Dark Law Firm) 13.15 p.m. - 14.15 p.m. Temporary assignment vs. secondment, update on amended Act on Employment, OZP (Occupational Health and Safety) Presenters: Tomáš Procházka (DVOŘÁK & SPOL.) Lucie Drahovzalová (bpv Braun Partners) 14.15 p.m. - 14.45 p.m. Transfer of rights and duties Presenter: Nataša Randlová (Randl Partners) Contact person Katarina Bendikova, kbendikova@amcham.cz
Committee for Labor and Social Affairs
October 03, 2011 AmCham Offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1 (big)
AmCham members are invited to the session of the Committee for Labor and Social Affairs. Issues to be discussed (preliminary agenda): 1. Amended Labor Code 2. JIM/Single Collection Point from the labor law perspective Contact person: Katarina Bendikova, kbendikova@amcham.cz
September 01, 2011 AmCham, Dušní 10, Prague
AmCham members are invited to attend a session of the AmCham business immigration working group. Agenda items include: 9.00-10.00 Update on intra-corporate transfers directive and new Immigration Act (in Czech) 10.00-11.00 AmCham comments on the proposal of a new Immigration Act and fast-track procedure proposal for managers and 3rd country nationals Upcoming events planning Contact person: Katarina Benidkova, kbendikova@amcham.cz
August 31, 2011 AmCham Offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
AmCham members are invited to the Labor Code Committee session on August 31, 2011. Agenda of the meeting: 1. update on Labor Code Amendment 2. upcoming events planning Contact person: Katarina Bendikova, kbendikova@amcham.cz
Tax Committee Meeting on Single Collection Point and proposed amendments to related acts
June 27, 2011 AmCham Offices
The introduction of the Single Collection Point (Jedno inkasní místo - JIM) is one of the Government's priorities. The launch of JIM requires preparation of amendments to a range of related acts, such as Income Tax Act, VAT Act, Tax Order, Pension Insurance Act, Social Insurance Act and Health Insurance Act, for example. AmCham members are invited to submit their comments to the proposal of the Ministry of Finance (attached). All comments will be discussed at the Tax Committee session on June 27. Please, register at our website. Contact person: Katarina Bendikova, kbendikova@amcham.cz
Health Care Committee - Initial Meeting
June 17, 2011 AmCham Offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
AmCham members are invited to Health Care Committee initial meeting. The aim of the session is to discuss priorities and action plan of the committee in the light of health care reform. Please, register at the AmCham website. Contact person: Katarina Bendikova, kbendikova@amcham.cz
June 15, 2011 AmCham Offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has recently published Strategy of International Competitiveness of the Czech Republic. The document is divided into 9 chapters: Institutions Infrastructure Makroeconomic policy Health Care Education Labor Market Effective financial markets Effective goods and services markets and improved business environment Innovations Which issues should be primarily dealt with and how is the strategy going to be implemented? How can it realistically influence competitiveness of the Czech Republic? What are the main challenges for the implementation of the strategy? What else should be included in the strategy? On June 15, 2011, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Ing. Martin Tlapa, MBA will present new Strategy of International Competitiveness of the Czech Republic and answer questions of AmCham members. Registrations at the AmCham website. Contact person: Katarina Bendikova, kbendikova@amcham.cz
June 03, 2011 AmCham Offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
Labor Code Committee regular sessions continue. Agenda of the meeting: - draft amendment to the Labor Code after the interministerial round of comments - AmCham priorities for autumn 2011 - Strategy of international competitiveness of the Czech Republic / section 6 - Labor Market - Concurrence of Employment and Statutory Body Membership: AmCham position and further steps
May 31, 2011 AmCham Offices, Dušní 10
Amendment to Labor Code after interministerial round of comments and the implementation of the Amendment to the Act on Employment and further plans of the ministry, among others, will be discussed at a session with Mr. Petr Šimerka, Deputy Minister of Labor responsible for Legal Affairs. AmCham members are cordially invited. The event will be held in Czech. Please, register for the event at our website. Contact person: Katarina Bendikova, kbendikova@amcham.cz
May 09, 2011 AmCham Offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
AmCham members are invited to a session with Deputy Minister for Regional Development Miroslav Kalous on changes proposed by the draft amendment to the Construction Act. The draft amendment act was recently sent to an interministerial round of comments. The debate on May 9 will focus on changes proposed and further plans of the Ministry in the field of construction law. Q&A part will follow. Please, register at www.amcham.cz Kontaktní osoba: Lucie Vrbová, lvrbova@amcham.cz
