Lawyer in Prague — Employment Contract Under Foreign Law

Quick answers

Does Czech labour law apply if I work in Prague under a foreign-law contract?

At least as a floor of protection — Czech law as the law of the place of work sets minimum standards the contract cannot go below, regardless of the chosen law.

Can the parties simply choose a different country's law instead?

A choice of law is possible to some extent but cannot deprive the employee of the protection they would have under the law of their habitual place of work.

Legal Context

Under the Rome I Regulation on the law applicable to contractual obligations, an employment contract is governed by the law chosen by the parties, but never below the level of protection the employee would have under the law of the country where work is habitually performed. For work performed in the Czech Republic, that generally means Czech labour law sets the floor of protection, regardless of any foreign law chosen in the contract.

When to Contact a Lawyer

Before signing a contract connected to Prague that is governed by a foreign law, it is worth having both the contract and the relevant floor of Czech protection reviewed.

Documents to Prepare

• •Draft employment contract
• •Information on the choice of governing law in the contract
• •Proof of the actual place of work

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