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Labour law and HR

Workplace bullying – what will the new regulations change and how to prepare your company

The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy has presented a new version of a draft amendment to the regulations on mobbing, which aims to clarify the definition and raise the standards of employee protection. The changes will affect employers' obligations in terms of prevention, documentation and liability, as well as the minimum level of compensation.

Karolina Barałkiewicz-Sokal

25.08.2025
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Labour law and HR

Pay transparency in Poland – one month after publication

It’s been a month since the amendment to the Polish Labour Code introducing pay transparency obligations was published. Now is the time to review what’s changing — and how to get ready.

Paula Staszak-Urbańska

24.07.2025
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Labour law and HR

Summary of the Webinar: Pay Transparency 2026 – What Should the Management Board and CFO Know Already Today?

The EU Pay Transparency Directive will come into force in June 2026, but it is already raising many questions and concerns. During the expert webinar, we discussed how to effectively and consciously prepare your organization for the upcoming changes.

Karolina Barałkiewicz-Sokal, Paula Staszak-Urbańska

16.07.2025
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Investments in renewable energy sources

NON-MARKET REDISPATCH – A STABILISATION MECHANISM OR A ROOM FOR ABUSE?

The issue of non-market redispatch of electricity from renewable energy sources is an increasing concern, affecting the profitability and development of the RES sector in Poland. As a result of forced production curtailments, producers are incurring significant financial losses, prompting them to explore legal avenues for claiming compensation.

Justyna Loretańska

01.07.2025
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Investment and commercial law

Entrepreneur - Time Limits on Claims Can Cost You – Stay Alert!

If you use transport services or run a business in the transport sector, remember that the limitation periods for claims in this industry are significantly shorter than the general limitation periods provided for in the Civil Code (3 or 6 years).

Ludomira Kasprzak

26.06.2025
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Labour law and HR

Training in organisations – 2 benefits in 1 action: Key insights from the Pracodawca PRO webinar

On 12 June 2025, another Pracodawca PRO webinar was held. Paula Staszak-Urbańska interviewed Karolina Barałkiewicz-Sokal and Edyta Jagodzińska-Pawluk on the role of trainings in team development and meeting ESG standards. Below we present the key takeaways from that discussion.

Karolina Barałkiewicz-Sokal

24.06.2025
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Labour law and HR

Amendment to the Labour Code – wage transparency on the horizon

The Sejm has passed a new law changing the rules on wage transparency in the workplace. Find out what new obligations await employers and how these changes will affect HR and pay policies before the regulations come into force.

Paula Staszak-Urbańska

03.06.2025
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Labour law and HR

A new trend in employment? A pilot program is being launched that could change the labor market in Poland.

The Polish Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy has announced a pilot program for reduced working hours, which is set to launch in 2026. The new measures are aimed at improving the quality of life of employees without reducing their salaries, as well as testing various models of work organization.

Paula Staszak-Urbańska

16.05.2025
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Real Estate and Construction

Safety and legality – key aspects of changing the use of a building

Changing the use of a building structure is becoming increasingly important in the context of urban development, changes in business activity profiles, or the more efficient use of existing spaces. An investment process of this nature requires meticulous compliance with construction law regulations to ensure the legality and safety of the undertaken activities.

Jakub Wysocki

07.05.2025
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Investments in renewable energy sources

NEW OPENING FOR WIND FARMS COMING SOON: 10H GOES AWAY, TIME FOR GOOD LEASE CONTRACTS

The planned abolition of the 10H rule may soon become a reality. The draft of the new Wind Power Investment Law, adopted by the Polish Council of Ministers, has reached the Sejm, where further legislative work is underway. It is estimated that the proposed changes will make it possible to carry out wind investments in an area 26% larger than before - it is therefore an opportune moment to take care of solid and well-thought-out lease contracts.

Justyna Loretańska

25.04.2025
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