Government tightens the screw: new labour inspection bill even more restrictive

According to the new bill concerning the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP), employers who successfully challenge an incorrect PIP decision in court will have the right to claim compensation from the State Treasury. However, this process requires initiating separate proceedings, which could realistically drag on for many years, and any awarded amounts are typically symbolic. Consequently, the bill fails to eliminate existing problems and instead creates significant new risks for entrepreneurs. While the amendment introduces the option of reaching a settlement before the court, it is conditional on the consent of the Chief Labour Inspector. Even though the idea of a settlement process is theoretically appealing, its implementation is expected to be extremely difficult, as the nature of these disputes often leaves no room for compromise. – Łukasz Chruściel and Paweł Sych comment to Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.

Full article in Polish avialible: here.