Labour Inspectorate inspections: how to prepare properly

Have you received notification of a Labour Inspectorate inspection in the Czech Republic? Do not panic. The Labour Inspectorate generally includes the following basic information in the notification:

• the inspectors’ names and contact details, and their inspector identification card numbers,
• the date, time and location of the inspection,
• the scope of the inspection (e.g. employment contracts, working time records, remuneration, annual leave, equal treatment),
• the period covered by the inspection (e.g. 2024 and the first half of 2025),
• a list of documents to be provided (e.g. a list of employees, internal regulations, personnel files of selected employees).

You usually have approximately two weeks to prepare. This time should be used effectively:

• carry out an internal review to check that your documentation and processes are complete and correct,
• remedy any deficiencies,
• designate who will accompany the inspectors and respond to their questions,
• also prepare employees who may be selected for an interview with an inspector.

During the inspection itself, follow a simple rule: answer only the questions you are asked and provide only the documents requested.

Transparent processes designed to comply with the law will help you avoid difficulties and enhance your company’s credibility in the long term.

We therefore recommend conducting regular internal audits of employment documentation and establishing processes that comply with statutory requirements.

If you would like to be sure that everything is in order at your company, we would be happy to assist you with both preparation and the employment law audit itself.

Contact our firm or Klára Rücklová directly, she will be happy to assist you and answer all your questions.