Job candidates can report potential violations to their prospective employers, even if the law does not explicitly state this. To ensure this right, companies must provide information on internal reporting procedures at the very beginning of the recruitment process. – Karolina Kanclerz comments for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.
Full article in Polish avialible: here.
What are the risks associated with hiring a contractor rather than an employee? A review of best practices when taking on contractors. – Bartosz Tomanek and Mateusz Krajewski write for Employment Law Monitor by C.H. Beck.
The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy is gearing up for adjustments to employment court proceedings in light of the new law on collective agreements. These changes will lead to more disputes reaching employment courts, particularly those involving trade unions. – Sławomir Paruch comments for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.
Full article in Polish avialible: here.
Starting next year, large companies will need to submit non-financial ESG reports, including details on their work-life balance initiatives. – Kinga Polewka – Włoch and Michalina Lewandowska-Alama comment for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.
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What happens if a company fails to meet the shortened 7-day deadline to notify the labour office about hiring a Ukrainian citizen? How long is the notification valid? Are there any consequences for either party for not fulfilling obligations related to obtaining temporary residence and work permits for Ukrainian citizens? – Tomasz Rogala answers for Rzeczpospolita.
Article: here.
June brought significant changes for employers. HR teams are facing new responsibilities, and it is not just about whistleblowers. What exactly has changed? What employers should prepare for? Here is a summary of key changes from June 2024. – Sandra Szybak-Bizacka and Katarzyna Stępień explain for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.
Article: here.
In recent years, especially with the rapid advancement of technology, there has been a noticeable increase in negative behaviours targeting others, not just online, but also in direct interpersonal interactions. This is particularly true for hate speech. The perceived anonymity gives many people a false sense of security and immunity. But what if such situations occur in workplace relationships? How can – and should – the employer respond to these incidents? How does hate speech affect employer’s reputation? – Paweł Sych, Julita Kołodziejska, and Kasta Kuta for magazine HR na Szpilkach.
Article: here.
How should an employee prepare themselves (and their colleagues) for summer leave? Can the employer dictate when an employee takes their leave? Could it affect employee’s eligibility for bonuses? Here are 10 questions about leaves from a labour law perspective – covering the rights and obligations of both employees and employers, answered by Slawomir Paruch and Kinga Rozbicka in Rzeczpospolita.
Article: here.
An employee must, on their own initiative, promptly and reliably inform their employer of the reason and expected duration of their absence from work. Failure to do so due to wilful misconduct or gross negligence constitutes a serious violation of a fundamental employee duty. – Patryk Kozieł comments for Rzeczpospolita.
Article: here.
Underperformance is a prolonged decline in the quality and efficiency of work provided by an employee or a team. When it is only an incidental issue affecting a single employee, it is necessary to apply measures tailored to the specific case. Therefore, it is worth to establish a catalogue of personalised remedial measures within the company that the employer can use in case of underperformance. This might include improvement plans, more frequent “1:1” meetings, or mentoring sessions. – Michal Bodziony and Kinga Ciosk comment for Parkiet.
Article here.