publications - Labour and employment law

Recession, lower inflation and a sharp rise in unemployment loom—a macroeconomic crisis. Attempts by governments to soften the effects of the crisis have, as of today, delivered very little, as macroeconomic indicators continue to be bad if not very bad. Dr Szymon Kubiak 

Guarantees of future employment, eagerly sought by Polish trade unions, are detrimental to the employer but also costly to consumers and the State Treasury. Granting job guarantees may also result in civil or criminal liability on the part of the employer or its managers.

Agnieszka Lisiecka 

Employment certificate change, end of Anti-Crisis Act and longer maternity and paternity leave.

Abolished employer obligation to provide a smoking room, new rights for protected workers and more formalities for foreigners intending to work in Poland.

Employer-ordered employee sobriety testing, amendment of the State Labour Inspection Act and 10 year statute of limitations in respect of unduly paid premiums.

Changes in rules for issue of employment certificates and initial medical examination in the event of re-employment.