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Working in The Czech Republic • Citizens of EU/EEA countries do not need a work permit • Registration at Labour Office – made by employer • Residence permit – possibility to apply when staying more than 3 months http://portal.mpsv.cz/eures www.mvcr.cz www.domavcr.cz How to find a job? • EURES – part of the Public Employment Services, provides information about job offers, living and working conditions etc. 15 EURES advisers in regional towns and in Prague • More information on: http://eures.europa.eu http://portal.mpsv.cz/eures • Daily press www.jobdnes.cz – Mf Dnes http://kariera.ihned.cz – Hospodářské noviny • Internet www.jobs.cz www.hledampraci.cz www.hotjobs.cz www.joblist.cz www.prace.cz • Labour Offices Services of Labour Offices are free and concern a wide range of matters, e.g.job placement, retraining, consultation, councelling etc. http://portal.mpsv.cz • Personal contacts with employers and companies a lot of companies have their own web sites with job offers • Private personnel agencies private agency must have a licence issued by Czech Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs Database: http://portal.mpsv.cz/sz/obcane/zpr_prace • Personnel agencies are not allowed to ask for any charge from job seeker What is needed to find a job? • • • • • • Language skills (www.auccj.org) Curriculum vitae Letter, references Interview Psychological tests Health certificate (when work with food) Social and Health Insurance Social Security Administration Health Insurance Company Deductions: health insurance Health care social insurance Illness, unemployment and other social situation (maternity, old age, etc.) income tax Level of contribution deducted from the earnings (in %): health ins. social ins. income tax employee employer 4,5 9,0 8,0 26,0 12,0 * / 19,0 / 25,0 / 32,0 *if the income is up to 121 200 CZK (4328 EUR) per annum. The tax rate is higher if a person earns more Czech Ministry of Finance: www.mfcr.cz Unemployment Unemployed people can register at Labour Office as a job seeker. They are entitled to get unemployment benefits if they prove 12 months work in last 3 years before submision of aplication. The benefits amount is 50% in first 3 months and 45% for the remaining months. They are entitled to draw the unemployment benefits for 6 months. Employment Conclusion of employment contract written form trial period of 3 months required content: work position place of work starting date of work other arrangements: salary, description of work position, benefits etc. Working time usually 40 hours a week usually 8 hours a day obligation to give 30 min break after 6 hours of work basic annuall leave is 4 weeks a year Accommodation The availability of accommodation and prices depend upon their geographical location. A deposit is often charged if you rent a flat (usually three-months rent) You can find a lot of offers for rent and sales in local or national newspapers or Internet: www.bydleni.cz www.reality.cz www.annonce.cz Education nursery schools for children between 3 and 6 years of age elementary schools: compulsory education lasts 9 years and you can choose between private school and schools administred by the municipality secondary schools: three types – general secondary school, secondary technical college and secondary vocational establishments Universities provide: bachelor study programs (3-4 years) master´s programs (4-6 years) doctoral study for master´s graduates studies at public and state universities are free in The Czech Republic private universities provide bachelor programs Recognition of qualification Recognition of qualification is necessary if you work in any of regulated profession. List of regulated professions in the Czech Republic is available on the web site of Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports: www.msmt.cz/uok Useful links • • • • • • • • http://portal.mpsv.cz/eures - Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Czech Republic – Czech EURES portal www.mpsv.cz – Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA) www.mvcr.cz – Ministry of Interior www.mzv.cz – Ministry of Foreign Affairs www.msmt.cz – Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports www.czso.cz - Czech Statistical Office www.czechtourism.com http://eures.europa.eu European job mobility portal Any questions? Thank you for your attention!