Poland, which took in the largest number of refugees from Ukraine, is one of the countries against the redistribution of refugees and has quite literally beaten back refugees at its borders. Many had no choice but to sleep in the cold on the Poland–Belarus border, including children. Some people have died during the pushbacks, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) reported. ‘The government claims these people are economic migrants, which they use as a shield to absolve themselves from obligations under international law’ – Karolina Schiffter comments for International Bar Association.
Only direct reasons for termination are important. It is possible to investigate irregularities committed by the employee and collect evidence, but a trade union consultation would be out of the question. – Robert Stępień comments for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.
It is possible to check not only the address an employee indicated for inspection, but also those places where they were seen, such as a shop where they help their spouse. Looking at their social media is also a good idea. It is common for employees to post on social media about, for example, taking part in sports competitions, when they should be lying in bed. – Paweł Sych comments for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.
Companies today are looking for business advisors who combine the qualities of an external and in-house lawyer. The labour market is changing, so the market for HR law services is evolving as well. The structure of the economy is changing to an increasingly service-oriented, with rising salaries among employees in many industries, including manufacturing and specialised services. This is reflected in company budgets – an increasing proportion of them are wage costs, or more broadly – employment costs. Once it was the equipment that was expensive, but today it is the employee. – Sławomir Paruch in an interview for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.
From the employers’ perspective, occasional remote work has the potential to replace on-demand leave. However, a lot depends on employers’ willingness to grant permission for such work, which seems simple only on the surface. – Bartosz Tomanek comments for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.
The Ministry of Family has published the first clarifications to the amendments to the Labour Code introducing new rules for remote working. They are intended to help employers implement the new rules which will come into force from 7 April. – Bartosz Tomanek comments for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.
Michal Bodziony is critical of the lack of regulations mandating a strike referendum in the event of an intent to carry out a warning strike. Trade unions may carry out a strike without the support of majority of employees. In turn, a two hours warning strike may negatively impact not only the organization of work in a company but also its image. – Michał Bodziony comments for Rzeczpospolita.
The lack of whistleblower reports should raise some concerns for the employer. They may be also affected by negligence in terms of protection form the illegal employment of foreigners or abandoning confidentiality agreements with trade unions. – Bartosz Tomanek and Mateusz Krajewski comment for Rzeczpospolita.
Those who are insured, are just now starting to win cases for untimely and faulty payment of benefits. And since the provision exempting Social Insurance Institution from the obligation to pay the interest is still unjustifiably in force, the level of social discontent is growing. Lawyers from PCS | Litter – Łukasz Chruściel and Mariusz Maksis point out the key argument that can be used in a dispute with the Social Insurance Institution in a commentary for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.
The issue of private relationships at work, including intimate relationships, is complex and controversial. It is based on the relationship between different legally protected values – the employee’s personal welfare and privacy and the employer’s welfare and interest. An affair at work can, and often does, adversely affect the work and welfare of the workplace, especially when it creates a conflict of interest. – Sławomir Paruch and Oskar Kwiatkowski comment for Rzeczpospolita.
