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Paula Staszak-Urbańska

Paula Staszak-Urbańska is an attorney at law who has specialized in labor law since the beginning of her career. She supports clients in every aspect of personnel management – from recruitment and hiring to contract termination and litigation. She also deals with issues of mobbing and discrimination, helping companies create a safe and friendly work environment. With a hands-on approach, Paula supports organizations in effective human resources management, looking after their interests at every stage of cooperation.

As an experienced professional, Paula regularly publishes articles on the blog, sharing practical tips and news in the field of labor law. She actively participates in shaping the corporate culture of companies through training and participation in branch events. The topic of an equal and undesirable behavior-free work environment remains at the center of her interests, which has resulted in the initiative and co-organization of conferences on issues of mobbing and discrimination (www.praktycydlahr.pl).

Paula graduated from the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań with a degree in law and completed her studies in Polish and German law at the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt/Oder, earning the title “Master of German and Polish Law” (LL.M.).

Memberships

  • District Chamber of Legal Advisors in Poznań
  • Polish-German Economic Circle in Poznań

Publications

  • Check out Paula's publications on our blog and learn more about the latest trends and analysis in labor law and HR.

Paula Staszak-Urbańska 

Paula Staszak-Urbańska

Attorney at law in Poland, LL.M.

Expertise
Labour law and HR, Court and administrative proceedings , Settlement of corporate disputes

Languages
Polish, German, English

+0048 61 85 82 55 0
staszak@vonzanthier.pl
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current, Labour law and HR
16.10.2026

Paid “Leave” in B2B and a Tip-Off to ZUS. What Do the First Decisions of the Chief Labour Inspector Teach Us?

Since July 2026, businesses have been able to apply for binding interpretations from the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) regarding the classification of civil law contracts and B2B arrangements. Although the first decisions of the Chief Labour Inspector (GIP) show a surprisingly flexible approach to benefits or hybrid working, some warn that they carry a background risk of audits by the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) and tax authorities.

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current, Labour law and HR
09.09.2026

Feedback or Mobbing? New Standards for Manager-Employee Communication

The recent amendment to the Polish Labour Code sets a clearer line between permissible criticism and mobbing. This means that employers must not only update their internal procedures but also provide practical training for managers to ensure safe and effective feedback.

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current, Labour law and HR
06.08.2026

6 months to implement new obligations. Which employers will need a new internal policy?

The amendment to the Labour Code introduces a comprehensive obligation for employers with at least 10 employees to regulate how they prevent mobbing, discrimination and violations of personal rights. Employers will have 6 months from the entry into force of the act to adapt their internal documentation.

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