Industrial buildings, warehouses and photovoltaics, with the exception of agrovoltaics, will be stopped on agricultural land
The Government approved an amendment to Act No. 334/1992 Coll., on the Protection of the Agricultural Land Fund, which strengthens the protection of agricultural land.
“Privacy Shield 2.0” is here: the European Commission adopted the long-expected decision on the framework for personal data protection on data transferred to the USA
Amendment to the Energy Act Lex OZE II and it’s impact
The Czech government has approved the bill amending acts including the Energy Act (Act No. 458/2000), the Act on Supported Energy Sources (Act No. 165/2012), and other related acts. The bill is known to the public as Lex OZE II. Lex OZE II introduces a number of changes including the following:
Whistleblower – Law in the Czech Republic
The long prepared and hotly debated law was passed a few days ago by the Lower chamber in its third reading without opposition and will most likely come into force on 1 July 2023.
Labour law news
As of 1 April 2023 there is an important change for employers in the registration of new and existing employees with temporary protection and in uninsured activities in the CSSA (Czech Social Security Administration, ČSSZ) register.
News in Energy legislation
The last several months have seen a number of developments that may or will have an impact on the energy business. We have put together a quick overview for your convenience.
Amendment to the consumer law
The amendment to the consumer law came into force on January 6th 2023. In practice, this means that a purchase contract concluded today is already subject to the amended consumer law.
Levy on excessive revenues for electricity producers
On November 24, 2022 the Senate approved the draft amendment to the Energy Act introducing a 90% levy on excessive revenues for electricity producers with effect as of December 1, 2022.
Levy on excessive revenues for electricity producers
On October 6, 2022 the European Council issued Regulation (EU) 2022/1854 stipulating the framework for a levy on excessive revenues from electricity sales. The individual member states are to determine the details regarding the Levy, including its final amount and the conditions under which it will apply to electricity.
Slovakia: Amendment to the Labour Code
On 01.11.2022, an amendment to the Labour Code comes into force in Slovakia, transposing EU directives on transparent and predictable working conditions in the EU and on work-life balance for parents and persons with caring responsibilities.
Major amandment nto legislation o the registration of ultimate beneficial owners
On October 1, 2022 an amendment to the Act on the Registration of Ultimate Beneficial Owners came into effect.
