Employees and employment law · Czechia and Slovakia
Labour inspectorate inspection
The labour inspectorate checks contracts, wages, working time, occupational health and safety and illegal employment, and fines can threaten a business's survival. Preparation and proper handling make the difference: what to provide, how to answer and when to object. We prepare you, represent you during the inspection and, if a fine has already been imposed, defend you in the proceedings.
- Lawyer registered with both ČAK and SAK
- Preparation, inspection and defence against a fine
- Fees agreed in advance
What we'll do for you
During an inspection, what you say and submit counts. We therefore prepare people as well as files: who speaks to inspectors, what must be provided and what goes beyond the requirements.
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Preparing for the inspection
We review documents relevant to the inspection, correct what can be corrected and prepare the material in the structure inspectors expect.
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Briefing staff
Who communicates, how to answer questions and how to behave during a workplace visit — so nobody creates an additional finding.
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Representation during the inspection
We attend with you and monitor the inspection's lawfulness and scope — the inspectorate may investigate its subject, not conduct an unrestricted fishing expedition.
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Objections and submissions
We submit substantive objections to the report within the deadlines — many findings can be overturned or mitigated at this stage, before a fine is imposed.
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Fine proceedings
In administrative proceedings, we seek to have the penalty dropped or reduced — and lodge appeals or an administrative court action against an unlawful decision.
Deliverablean inspection handled successfully: documents prepared, objections raised and a penalty minimised or avoided
How it works
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We review the notice or report and explain the risks and what to do first.
- Preparation
Documents, weaknesses, briefings — you enter the inspection prepared.
- Inspection
We represent you during the inspection and monitor its conduct.
- Defence
Objections, submissions and fine proceedings — through to the final decision.
No-obligation enquiry
Ready to start?
Send us an enquiry. We reply within 24 hours with a price confirmation and next steps. The first 30-minute consultation is free and commits you to nothing.
- 1Send your enquiry via this form
- 2Within 24 h you get a price confirmation and plan
- 3We start work only after your approval
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What clients ask
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What does the labour inspectorate most often inspect?
Employment contracts and agreements, working time and overtime records, wages and supplements, occupational health and safety and illegal employment — including supposedly self-employed work that meets the characteristics of dependent work. Inspections are often triggered by a former employee's complaint; the subject of the inspection tells you where to focus preparation.
Must we give inspectors everything they request?
You must cooperate within the scope of the inspection — not offer a tour of the entire business. Some requests go beyond that scope; we can properly redirect them without creating conflict. This is precisely why it is worth having a lawyer present.
We have received a fine. Is it worth challenging?
Often yes — penalties can be challenged for procedural errors, incorrect legal assessment or a disproportionate amount; even well-prepared objections to the report can fundamentally change the outcome. We assess the prospects realistically and explain whether a defence makes economic sense.
When is a preventive audit worthwhile?
When you are growing, employ foreign nationals, use contractors or your sector faces a wave of inspections. The audit covers the same areas as the inspectorate — before an inspection and with time to remedy issues.
How much does representation cost?
Preparation and representation at an inspection are defined items; defence against a fine is divided into stages. We confirm the fee in advance — and the agreed terms apply.
Legal Q&A
Common questions on this topic
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Can my wife or son help in the business without an employment contract?
Yes, but only within a narrow exception. A direct-line relative, sibling or spouse may help an individual entrepreneur or a family s.r.o. with no more than two related members without a contract. The helper must also have pension insurance, receive a pension, or be a pupil or student under 26. Outside these conditions, the work is illegal employment carrying a fine from EUR 4,000.
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We registered an employee with the Social Insurance Agency late. Is this illegal employment?
Not necessarily. Illegal employment arises only if you fail to register the employee within seven days after the deadline; registration before an inspection starts protects the company from this consequence. If the inspection precedes registration, the inspectorate must impose a fine. The delay itself may attract a less severe Social Insurance Agency fine.
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Are we liable if our supplier employs people illegally?
You may be, in two ways. The law prohibits accepting work or services supplied through illegally employed people, for all supplies of labour and longer cross-border service provision; the customer faces a fine of up to EUR 200,000. If a statutory representative or managerial employee is proved to have known of the supplier's practices, a fine that could not be recovered from the supplier may also pass to the company. Protection comes from documents the supplier must provide by law and a properly drafted contract.
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Further reading
Disguised labour supply: why Czech labour inspectors impose multimillion-crown fines
In 2024, Czech labour inspectors identified 245 cases of disguised labour supply and imposed 161 fines totalling CZK 71.714 million. Another 81 fines totalling CZK 67.198 million went to clients enabling these arrangements. Calling labour hire a service can be a costly mistake, including for Slovak companies.
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Certificate of no illegal employment fine: when a company needs it and what prevents issuance
The labour inspectorate issues it within seven working days. A fine in recent years creates a problem, potentially excluding the business from contributions, grants and some contracts.
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New social contributions for the self-employed: income test, contribution holidays and micro-contribution
From 1 July 2026, social insurance contributions for the self-employed follow new rules. Compulsory insurance arises only above the income threshold, EUR 2,876.90 for 2026; new businesses have a six-month holiday and low incomes attract a EUR 131.34 monthly micro-contribution. Acts No. 261/2025 and 122/2026 Z. z. introduced the reform.
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