Confederation rejects plans for Labour Code reform

Czech Republic

The CMKOS trade union confederation has attacked proposals for major changes to the Czech labour code. The plans were announced in March before the collapse of the government and the confederation argues that this means that there is now no mandate for the changes. The reforms focus on creating a more flexible labour market that would make it easier for employers to dismiss employees and to make greater use of fixed-term workers. If implemented the changes would also undermine collective bargaining and the rights of trade unions at the workplace.
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