Document 242 - Written interpellation by B. Urbanová to A. Juchelka concerning the role of COBRA 26 in tackling undeclared work, labour exploitation, non-transparent temporary agency employment and the responsibility of end employers

Scope: § 112–§ 63; pages 1–10.

This concerns a written parliamentary question and the minister’s response regarding the prosecution of illegal employment, disguised agency employment, and the liability of end employers in connection with the death of a 15-year-old Ukrainian boy at the company HASIT. The minister states that this specific case was not investigated under the KOBRA 26 regime, but the labor inspectorate did find illegal employment as well as serious violations of workplace safety; the matter is proceeding through administrative proceedings. The Mykulas agency faces a fine of up to 10 million CZK, and HASIT faces a fine of up to 2 million CZK; the law now also allows for the revocation of agencies’ licenses for illegal employment. The response also confirms ongoing inspections of high-risk sectors, the introduction of stricter measures effective July 1, 2026, and that the ministry has no information regarding reimbursement for the emergency services’ response or any potential compensation for the family.