Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency

This section details initiatives to make government a competitive advantage. It includes analysis and reports of government initiatives, as well as data on accountability and performance measures.

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20th February 2023 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


AmCham Statement on the Construction Act

We write on behalf of AmCham’s Real Estate Council to advocate a wider reform of land use policy, and to state our view that the proposal currently debated in the Chamber of Deputies will not achieve the changes necessary to achieve a leading innovative economy in Europe, and will place the country at a competitive disadvantage to Poland and Slovakia- particular after Slovakia’s digitization of their process and adoption of a new policy aimed at increasing investment into affordable housing.  
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21st February 2024 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


ESG legislation: The key to a sustainable future and its implementation in the Czech Republic

In today’s business world, where environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors play an increasingly important role, it is essential that companies understand the relevant legislation, fully engage in its compliance and adopt its principles. Sustainability, the proper care of people and honest management should be an integral part of every company’s business. The subsequently acquired transparency that the implementation of these factors brings can be an important feature of the company on the market. ESG is now one of the biggest challenges in the business world.   
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14th February 2024 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


HR Legal Alert - November 2023

Legislative changes and proposals Internal reporting systems also mandatory for smaller employers from 15 December 2023 Foreign boarding fees for 2024 Increase in the reduction thresholds for adjusting the daily assessment base for 2024 Decree on fixing the amount of the lump – sum reimbursement of telework expenses for 2023 Court decisions
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12th February 2024 / Good governance / Legal Reform and Transparency


GDPR Legal Update - Autumn - winter 2023

EDPB Guidelines on the e-Privacy Directive The PDPO imposed fines for distribution of commercial communications CJEU on the conditions for imposing administrative fines The CJEU on automated processing
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