Problems, rights and safety

5 questions

• GuideProblems, rights and safety

  Which emergency numbers should I save in Czechia?

  112 is the European emergency number; it works from any phone and operators often speak English. Other Czech numbers: 155 ambulance, 158 police, 150 fire brigade and 156 city police.

  WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026
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  Can my employer or agency keep my passport?

  You should keep your own passport and residence card. An employer, agency or landlord should not hold them as security or to stop you leaving a job. If your documents are being withheld, contact the police or a support o

  WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026
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  How can I recognise a fake job offer?

  Warning signs: you are asked to pay for a job, visa or contract; the salary is far above similar jobs; there is no company name or address; you are told to travel on a tourist visa to work; or someone wants to keep your

  WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026
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  What should I do if I get injured at work?

  Tell your supervisor straight away and make sure the injury is recorded in the workplace injury records. Get medical treatment and keep all medical reports. Work injuries are covered by the employer's statutory insurance

  WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026
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  What can I do if my employer has not paid me?

  Keep your contract, attendance and payslips, and request payment in writing. Seek labour-inspectorate advice or submit a complaint. Recovery of an individual debt can require court proceedings.

  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.