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Lecturer(s)
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Madleňáková Lucia, JUDr. Ph.D.
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Plešková Veronika, Mgr. LL.M.
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Course content
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1. Introduction to Labor Law I: Overview of labor law, brief historical overview, place of labor law in the Czech legal system, basic concepts of labor law, introduction to information sources for labor law. 2. Introduction to Labor Law II: Sources of labor law, key labor law regulations and their relationship to sustainability (including occupational health and safety regulations), selected sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the context of labor law 3. Basic principles of labor law, occupational health services 4. Forms of employment I: Labor relations with an emphasis on employment contracts 5. Forms of employment II: Cooperation with freelancers (self-employed persons), setting up cooperation with executives (including the issue of concurrent functions) 6. Flexible forms of work 7. Working hours and working conditions Content: Rules for the scheduling of working hours and their limits, breaks at work, working conditions Competencies: Acquiring knowledge of work limits and cultivating working conditions. Link to SDG: SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth 8. Obstacles at work 9. Remuneration I: Introduction to the basic principles of remuneration for work in labor and other similar contractual relationships, allowances for work, bonuses. 10. Remuneration II: Completion of the Remuneration I lecture, summary of the tax aspects of remuneration in various forms of cooperation and their impact on sustainability. 11. Benefits 12. Special working conditions for employees 13. Sending employees on business trips 14. Labor law aspects of employee training 15. Damage prevention and liability for damages 16. Employment of EU citizens and third-country nationals 17. Support for CSR activities, ESG report (selected aspects) 18. The future of labor law in the context of sustainability, final summary
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Group work
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the basics of Czech and European labor law with an emphasis on the principles of sustainable development (SDGs). Students will learn to identify and apply legal tools that promote a sustainable work environment, diversity, inclusion, occupational safety, employee well-being, and corporate social responsibility. The course develops the ability to critically analyze the legal framework and propose employee care strategies in line with modern HR trends and ESG requirements. In the lecture part, students will be introduced to key labor law regulations, OHS principles, and the main principles of anti-corruption regulations (such as the FCPA), employee care principles in line with modern HR trends (diversity and inclusion, flexible forms of work, employee well-being, and tools for balancing work and private life), the impact of organizations' activities on communities, and the role of CSR in organizations. In the seminar part, students will be able to apply the knowledge they have acquired in practical exercises or case studies.
1. Understand the basics of Czech and European labor law and the UN SDG principles, with an emphasis on key labor law and related regulations and principles of a safe working environment; understand the benefits of implementing and adhering to ethical rules and principles of equal treatment, equal pay, and non-discrimination, contributing to the fulfillment of SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 5: Gender Equality, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. 2. Be able to apply the acquired knowledge in practice and defend it before the management of their organization, including the ability to propose principles of employee care in line with modern HR trends (diversity, inclusion, flexibility, well-being), SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. 3. Analyze and resolve legal dilemmas in the context of labor law practice focused on sustainability, in accordance with SDG 5: Gender Equality, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities. 4. Prepare legal strategies that support sustainable goals contributing to the sustainable and competitive functioning of the organization, SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production. 5. Perform legal activities and contribute to the development of sustainable labor policies in public administration, the non-profit sector, and the business sphere with the aim of fulfilling SDG 5: Gender Equality, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. 6. Analyze legal risks related to non-compliance with SDG principles, propose and implement CSR, ESG, and employee care strategies in organizations, thereby contributing to the fulfillment of SDG 5: Gender Equality, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.
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Prerequisites
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The completion of this course is not conditioned upon completion of any other courses.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance, Seminar Work, Written exam
Completion of ongoing assignments (10%), independent written work as part of seminar teaching (30%), final case study (60%)
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Recommended literature
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Bělina, M., Drápal, L., aj. (2023). Zákoník práce: Komentář (4. vyd.).. Praha.
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Bělina, M., Pichrt, J., aj. (2017). Pracovní právo. Praha.
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Dathe, T., Dathe, R., Dathe, I., & Helmold, M. (2022). Corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability and environmental social governance (ESG): Approaches to ethical management.. Switzerland.
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Pichrt, J., & Morávek, J. aj. (2022). Whistleblowing ? závěry a perspektivy. Praha.
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Pichrt, J., & Morávek, J. (eds.). (2015). Atypická zaměstnání ? cesta k vyšší zaměstnanosti?. Praha.
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Pichrt, J., & Morávek, J. (eds.). (2024). Slaďování soukromého a pracovního života rok poté. Praha.
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Pichrt, J., & Tomšej, J. aj. (2023). Pracovní právo ve víru změn. Praha.
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Pichrt, J., aj. (2025). Pracovní právo (2. vyd.).. Praha.
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PICHRT, J., BOHÁČ, R., MORÁVEK, J. (2018). Sdílená ekonomika a delikty.. Wolters Kluwer.
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