What is the notice period for employees in Czechia?
The statutory notice period is two months and is the same for the employee and the employer. It starts on the first day of the month after notice is delivered. The employer can only give notice on the grounds listed in the Labour Code; an employee can resign without giving a reason.
Section 51 of the Labour Code sets a minimum notice period of two months. The parties can agree a longer period, but it must be equal for both sides.
The notice period runs from the first day of the calendar month following delivery of the written notice.
An employer may terminate only for statutory reasons (redundancy, health grounds, breaches of duty). An employee needs no reason. In both cases notice must be in writing and delivered.
This text is general and informative and is drawn from publicly available laws of the Czech Republic. It does not replace individual legal advice from an advocate. Before deciding a specific matter, we recommend consulting a qualified lawyer.