articles: State Labour Inspection (PIP)
Parliament is currently analysing the Report on Activities of the State Labour Inspectorate for 2024. The document contains the latest data on detected and adjudicated misdemeanours and crimes against employee rights. The report also presents trends in the prosecution of perpetrators of acts violating labour rights, in particular information on the effectiveness of inspectors' work and the condition of criminal proceedings in Poland.
A PIP inspection need not cause great concern - the key is proper preparation. Clear internal organisation, knowledge of the applicable legislation and awareness of the labour inspector’s rights will effectively streamline the inspection process.
In 2025, PIP plans to carry out 55,000 inspections at workplaces. The Chief Labour Inspector has stated that these will concern, in particular, the employment of foreign citizens, remote work, equal pay and the protection of whistleblowers.
In order to minimise the risk of the inspection revealing irregularities, it is worthwhile analysing in advance the company's internal procedures and document templates used.