From 1 July 2026 employers register an employee before the start of work

In a notice dated 22 June 2026 the Czech Social Security Administration (ČSSZ) states that from 1 July 2026 employers must register each employee in the employee register before the employee starts work, no earlier than 8 calendar days before the expected start. Until now the duty applied only to foreign workers; it will now apply to all employees. Full registration has been mandatory for foreign nationals since 1 April 2026. For Czech citizens, a pre-registration is also available from 23 June 2026, which the employer must complete into a full registration within 8 days after the actual start. If the employee does not start, the employer must report it without undue delay, no later than 8 days after the expected start date. Published for Ukrainians living in Czechia.