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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
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
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
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
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
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
Investment and commercial law
General Terms and Conditions (GTC) and retention of title - a few words on how to protect your interests against counterparty insolvency
How do you protect your company against the risk of non-payment by the counterparty? In this article, we explain why you should have a T&C and introduce a retention of title in it.
Zofia Kwiatkowska, Krzysztof Łakomski
Real Estate and Construction
DRAINAGE OF WATER FROM PROPERTY – A PRACTICAL CHALLENGE
The article discusses the growing importance of proper stormwater drainage from properties, especially in the context of the absence of a stormwater sewer system. It highlights the stringent regulations and the potential legal consequences arising from violations in this area.
Robert Suligowski
Education and Prevention: Preventing Discrimination and Mobbing from an Early Age
Preventing discrimination and mobbing, as well as education on human rights, are key activities that we have been developing for years, both within commercial projects and social initiatives. We engage children and young people in the education process to shape a society based on respect and justice. Our initiatives, carried out in cooperation with local schools and kindergartens, aim to equip young people with the knowledge necessary to build an inclusive and safe environment.
Karolina Barałkiewicz-Sokal
THE 10H RULE BECOMES HISTORY – TIME FOR CHANGE!
Poland's wind energy sector is on the verge of significant legislative changes that could greatly impact the development of renewable energy sources. The government’s draft amendment to the Wind Farm Investment Act aims to liberalize location regulations and simplify investment procedures, accelerating the construction of new installations and enhancing the country’s energy security.
Jakub Wysocki