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  • GuideContracts and working conditions

    Is a probation period normal in Czech employment contracts?

    Yes. Many contracts include a probation period (zkušební doba), during which either side can end the employment more easily. It must be agreed in writing, and the law sets a maximum length. Check the length written in yo

    WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026
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    What is the difference between working for an agency and for the company directly?

    With an employment agency, the agency is your employer and pays you, while you work at another company. With a direct contract, that company employs you itself. Ask who will sign your contract, because that tells you who

    WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026
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    When is salary paid in Czechia?

    Salary is usually paid once a month. Under the Czech Labour Code, the wage for a month is due no later than the end of the following calendar month, and many employers pay earlier, for example by the 15th. Your contract

    WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026
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    Can DPP support a standard employee card application?

    The official employee-card employment-evidence routes list an employment contract, DPC or a qualifying preliminary agreement. Do not assume DPP supports this application.

    WorkMarket.eu TeamSources checked 21 Oct 202621 Oct 2026
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    How much work can I do on DPC?

    DPC generally permits work averaging no more than half the established weekly working time, assessed over the agreed period, at most fifty-two weeks. Insurance and residence conditions need separate checks.

    WorkMarket.eu TeamSources checked 21 Oct 202621 Oct 2026
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    What is the DPP working time limit?

    DPP generally permits up to 300 hours per calendar year with the same employer, counting relevant agreements together. It is not a substitute for checking residence-specific contract requirements.

    WorkMarket.eu TeamSources checked 21 Oct 202621 Oct 2026

General information, not a decision about your individual case. Laws change — check the official source and the review date.