Plans To Limit Jobs For Non-EU Nationals

From 27 March 2009, new rules are in force significantly

limiting access for non-EU nationals to the Czech labour

market.

The rules prohibit work agencies from offering non-EU nationals

employment (and, in effect, temporary work assignments) in certain

positions within the Czech Republic.

Originally, the rules were only intended to prevent non-EU

workers obtaining positions requiring low qualifications. However,

the final version may also restrict their access to positions

requiring high-level qualifications.

The rules are part of the Government's plan to cushion the

domestic labour market against the effects of the global economic

crisis. Its plan also includes instructing the authorities to

monitor closely work agencies' observance of the rules and to

punish any breaches with the maximum possible penalty.

Law: Government Decree No. 64/2009 Coll.

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