Work
On this page you will find key resources, including job portals, career and public offices, and current job opportunities at the university. You can also explore Czech language courses, practical support services, and useful contacts to help you start your professional and personal life in the Czech Republic.
Public Offices
The Labour Office of the Czech Republic (Úřad práce)
Úřad práce is the national employment service. It helps people find work, offers career advice and retraining, and pays certain benefits (like unemployment support).
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Czech Republic
The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Czech Republic is a government body responsible for employment, labour market policy, social security, and family and social services. It oversees things like work regulations, unemployment support, social benefits, and labour offices, helping to protect workers and support people in difficult social or economic situations.
Czech Social Security Administration
The Czech Social Security Administration is the state authority that manages social insurance in the Czech Republic. It is responsible for pension insurance, sickness benefits, and collection of social security contributions from employers and employees, and for deciding and paying out related benefits.
Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic
The Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic is the government body responsible for managing the state budget, taxes, and public finances. It oversees tax policy and collection, financial markets, customs administration, and state property, helping to ensure the country’s economic and financial stability.
How to find a job
Many positions require active knowledge of the Czech language, which is often a key to successfully finding work.
Work portals
Private employment agencies
When looking for work in the Czech Republic through an employment agency, it is important to make sure that the agency is holding a licence to recruitment services.
Contact information for licensed agencies: employment-agencies
No fees may be charged for arranging employment. Many agencies have their own websites, where you will find the necessary information and job offers.
Work at UP
Current job offers at Palacký University.
After getting a job
Employment contracts
Employment contract
It must be concluded in writing, and both you and your employer will receive one original copy of the employment contract.
The employment contract must include:
- the type of work you will be performing,
- the place or places where you will be performing the work,
- the date you will start work.
- You can withdraw from the employment contract until you start work.
Agreements on work performed outside of employment
Agreement on the performance of work (DPP)
For work performed for a maximum of 300 hours with one employer per calendar year.
It must be concluded in writing and must include:
- the type of work,
- the period for which you are concluding the DPP or an agreement for an indefinite period,
- the hourly remuneration you will receive for the work (the hourly remuneration must not be less than CZK 124.40, i.e. CZK 20,800 per month).
- You must receive one original copy of the DPP.
Your employer deducts 15% tax from your salary.
Wage lower than CZK 11,500 per month = your employer does not pay health insurance or social insurance for you
Wage higher than CZK 11,500 per month = the employer must pay your health and social insurance.
You are entitled to vacation, bonuses for working at night, on holidays, in difficult working conditions, on Saturdays and Sundays, and for breaks at work!
The DPP ends when:
- you complete the agreed task,
- you work the number of hours agreed upon,
- you work 300 hours for one employer per calendar year,
- you reach a written agreement with your employer that you want to terminate the DPP,
- you receive or give notice of termination for any reason or without giving a reason. The notice period is 15 days and begins on the day the notice is delivered to the other party.
Agreement on work activity (DPČ)
for work that you perform for a total monthly average of no more than 20 hours per week for one employer.
The DPČ must be concluded in writing and must include:
- the type of work,
- the period for which you are concluding the agreement (fixed-term or indefinite),
- the hourly wage you will receive for the work (the hourly remuneration must not be less than CZK 90.50, i.e. CZK 15,200 per month)
Wage lower than CZK 4,500 per month = the employer does not pay health insurance or social insurance for you.
Wage higher than CZK 4,500 per month = the employer must pay your health and social insurance.
You are entitled to vacation, bonuses for working at night, on holidays, in difficult working conditions, on Saturdays and Sundays, and to breaks during work!
A DPČ ends when:
- written notice of termination is given - this can be given by the employer or the employee (15 days' notice period)
- the agreed period of work ends
Czech language courses
| Centres for Support of Integration of Foreigners | The one in Olomouc offers free language courses in person. The one in Brno also offers courses in person but additionally has a Self-Learning Course of Czech Language. |
| Facebook Group Only English | If you want to converse with Czech of English speakers, you can join Only English - Olomouc group on FB. |
| Tandem App | Additionally, there is a handy app called Tandem where you can chat online with people speaking the languages you want to learn |
UP Career Centre
The Career Centre at Palacký University is a resource for students and alumni seeking career advice, job opportunities, and professional development. Whether you’re just starting your studies, preparing to graduate, or actively searching for a job, we’re here to support you.
Services:
- Career Counselling
- Coaching
- Workshops and Seminars (in Czech only)
- Job, Internship and Volunteer Opportunities
- Guidance for Other University Services