All articles by Zofia Kwiatkowska

Two companies, two different countries and one goal – to quickly start operations in Poland. Our team found effective solutions tailored to the needs of each company, enabling both to commence operations in a short period of time.

A limited liability company “in organization” is simply the first stage in the life of a new company—the period between signing its articles of association and its official entry in the National Court Register (KRS). From the moment the articles are signed, such a company can already operate in the market: sign contracts, purchase goods, incur obligations, or participate in commercial dealings. Once it is registered in the KRS, all its rights and obligations are “automatically” transferred to the registered limited liability company. Until this registration occurs, the company’s name must always include the phrase “in organization.”

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.

Establishing a GmbH - a limited liability company (sp. z o.o.) in Poland is a popular solution for entrepreneurs who want to start a business in Poland The article is a brief guide to the requirements, costs and procedures for registering a Polish GmbH - both in traditional form and online.

The article takes a closer look at the important findings of the Supreme Court's ruling on pay discrimination, highlighting the need for objective justification of pay differences. The Pay Transparency Directive promises to be a revolutionary step that will force employers to introduce greater transparency and equality in pay policies.

Pay discrimination is a complex issue that can have legal consequences for employers. This article examines the Supreme Court ruling of October 7, 2015 (Case No. II PK 236/14) on key issues related to unequal treatment of employees in terms of remuneration

A draft amendment to the Polish Labour Code, including a new definition of mobbing, aims to strengthen the protection of employees and facilitate the assertion of their rights. The article discusses the key tenets of the legislative bill, their impact on employers' obligations and the practical aspects of adapting to the new provisions.

The upcoming Pay Transparency Directive requires employers to verify mandate contracts to avoid legal risks associated with their appearance. Find out why aligning forms of employment with actual working conditions is now crucial.

In April 2024, a year passed since the supplementation of the work-life balance directive to the Polish Labour Code Act of 26 June 1974 (i.e. Journal of Laws of 2023, item 1465; hereinafter: ,,Labour Code”). One of the key elements of the changes to the labour legislation was the introduction of carer’s leave and force majeure leave. It is therefore worth summarising how these regulations function in practice and what are the most common doubts of employers related to their application.

You are invited to read the latest analysis of the Polish Supreme Court judgment (case number I PK 100/12) by lawyer Zofia Kwiatkowska. From the article, you will find out why the employer had to pay the employee more than 200,000 compensation for wage discrimination and what influenced it.