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Trade Unions in collective disputes. Seemingly together, yet separate

We can imagine a collective dispute that has been initiated by several organisations, only one of which is representative. If the employer manages to solve the dispute with the representative organization – even outside of formal negotiations – the other organisations will not be able to continue the dispute. – Michał Bodziony comments for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.

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The entrepreneur (within the limits of the legislation) decides on the contribution base rate

Entrepreneurs have the right to declare any amount – within the limits of the legislation, that is between 60 and 250 percent of the predicted average salary – as the basis for the assessment for social insurance contributions. Exercising this right is entirely up to the employer and the interference of any other entity is not permissible unless it is expressly provided for in the legislation. – Sławomir Paruch and Oskar Kwiatkowski comment for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.

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Digital Nomad

Among different benefits that attract employees, the possibility of flexible work is becoming increasingly important. The development of new technologies and the digitalisation of the economy mean that more and more offers appear on the market, particularly in the IT sector, that propose completely remote work. Workation is a phenomenon arising from these trends.- Karolina Kanclerz and Oskar Kwiatkowski comment for magazine HR Business Partner.

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PCS | Littler ranked in Legal 500

PCS | Littler ranked as one of the top law firms in the Employment category of the Legal 500 EMEA.

Thank you for your positive feedback, and congratulations to all others ranked!

Heads of practice: Sławomir Paruch, Łukasz Chruściel, Karolina Schiffter, Robert Stępień, Karolina Kanclerz.

Other key lawyers: Paweł Sych.

More about the ranking: here.

PCS | Littler – the first choice law firm

PCS | Littler was once again recognized in Best Law Firms 2023 Forbes ranking in the category: labour law.

The market appreciates us for our friendly attitude, sharing our experience and – above all – for the effective implementation of innovative solutions by a team of excellent, committed lawyers and consultants.

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Severance pay for rejection of amending termination notice only in special circumstances

The fundamental issue addressed by the Supreme Court is the rules for receiving severance pay in case of employees’ refusal to accept changes proposed in the amending termination notice. In each case it will depend on the changes made. Severance pay will only apply if the changes in conditions are seriously disadvantageous for the employee. – Patryk Kozieł comments for Rzeczpospolita.

Article: here.

Five changes in work-life balance and transparent employment conditions

Employers barely had the time to get to know one amendment to the Labour Code, and they already have to get ready for the next one. Introduced changes are significant, and will have an impact on many decisions, such as signing probationary or fixed-term contracts. – Sławomir Paruch, Bartosz Wszeborowski and Michalina Lewandowska-Alama comment for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.

Article: here.

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