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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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Pay Transparency under scrutiny: What must an employer agree upon with employees?

The transposition of Directive (EU) 2023/970 fundamentally reshapes employer–employee relations by introducing a mandatory involvement of the social partners in the formulation of remuneration policy. The article examines the key consultation obligations arising under the Polish draft act, focusing on the role of trade unions and employee representatives.

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Polish Draft Act on Pay Transparency — What We Know Today and Its Implications for Employers

The Polish government has published a draft act implementing EU Directive 2023/970, aimed at effectively strengthening the principle of equal pay through pay transparency, objective job evaluation, and pay gap reporting in companies with 100+ employees. Discover the key obligations and practical steps you can take now to prepare your organization safely ahead of the 7 June 2026 deadline.

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Labour law and HR, current
08.12.2025

5th edition of the “Time for Equal Pay!” conference – law, practice and responsibility

We have just concluded the fifth edition of the “Time for Equal Pay!” conference—an event that has become a fixture on the calendar of debates on employment law, HR, and pay equity in Poland.

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