Month: March 2025

What Ukrainian citizens living in Poland need to know about obtaining residence permits and other required documents, especially concerning the formal procedures for transitioning from temporary protection – Aleksander Dżuryło explains in an interview for Polish Radio.

You can listen to the interview in Ukrainian here.

A recent ZUS interpretation suggests that social insurance contributions are not required for company housing offered to employees for a peppercorn rent. This development presents an attractive, contribution-free benefit option for companies and their employees. – Sławomir Paruch and Anna Kencel comment for Rzeczpospolita.

Full article in Polish avialible here.

As layoff procedures in Poland and Germany are anchored in the same EU Directive, their national regulations are similar in direction, but they still have their own flavor and local specificity.

Germany and Poland share similarities in their approach to group redundancies — such as thresholds and the importance of employee consultations. There are some key differences in the legal requirements, timelines, and powers of trade unions and works councils, however. Understanding these distinctions is essential for employers looking to navigate the redundancy process smoothly and to avoid legal pitfalls. – Karolina Kanclerz, Bartosz Tomanek, and Jan Einhaus.

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While overtime work, meaning work beyond contracted hours, typically requires employers to provide fair compensation, there are exceptions. These exceptions include employees managing workplaces and heads of distinct organizational units. This raises the question: Are executives entitled to overtime pay, and if so, under what circumstances? The answer, far from straightforward, hinges on factors such as the scope of their job responsibilities and the level of autonomy in managing their work schedule. – Kinga Polewka-Włoch and Agata Ankersztajn comment for Rzeczpospolita.

Full article in Polish avialible here.

The government is preparing to overhaul the ZUS (Social Insurance Institution) adjudication system, with a focus on tackling sick leave abuse. These fraudulent claims place a considerable strain on employers, who foot the bill for the first 14 or 33 days of an employee’s sick leave, and can temporarily paralyse their business operations. – Karolina Schiffter comments for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.

Full article in Polish avialible here.

Employers are increasingly grappling with employees who travel abroad while on sick leave. Employees often justify these trips by citing the need for a change of scenery and improved recovery, even when evidence suggests the vacation was booked before their alleged illness. The situation becomes particularly problematic when social security benefits are involved. If an employee claims the trip was for medical reasons, and social security administration has not challenged their benefits, employers are left wondering how to address these potentially fraudulent practices. – Karolina Kanclerz, Łukasz Marzec and Maurycy Oroń comment for Rzeczpospolita.

Full article in Polish avialible here.

Chambers and Partners 2025 Employment Ranking:

• PCS Paruch Chruściel Schiffter Stępień Kanclerz among the best law firms on the market (Band 2) in Employment category.
• Sławomir Paruch (Band 1).
• Łukasz Chruściel (Band 4).

We would like to thank our Clients and Colleagues whose feedback helped us to be recognised among the best law firms in Poland.

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Open communication, mutual understanding and empathy, as well as commitment to reasonable adjustments are essential for creating a workplace where all employees can reach their full potential. By recognising the unique strengths and needs of neurodivergent employees, employers can make simple adjustments and foster an inclusive and supportive work environment. –  Bartosz Wszeborowski and Zuzanna Janelli comment for Contact Online magazine.

Article here.