Poland has introduced new rules on the definition and disclosure of trade secrets. This article sets out the main points for employers to consider. New regulations on trade secrets have been in force in Poland since 4 September 2018. This entails several important changes for employers. The previous regulation that limited former employees’ non-disclosure obligations to three years from termination of employment is gone. This…
Employees who are parents of disabled children or children who have special educational needs will now have the right to request flexible working time, and in some circumstances, remote working arrangements under a recent amendment to the Polish Labour Code. On 6 June 2018, an amendment to the Labour Code came into force, aimed at supporting employees who are parents of disabled children. The amendment…
New legislation means that workers in Poland employed using more flexible, task-based ‘civil law contracts’ will be entitled to join or form trade unions and to benefit from protection previously reserved for trade union members. On 5 July 2018 the Polish Parliament adopted amendments to the Act on Trade Unions and certain other acts. According to the new provisions, from January 2019, individuals in Poland…
New regulations came into force in Poland on 27 June allowing companies in the financial sector to enquire about the criminal record of their employees and candidates and to act on the information received. On 27 June 2018, new regulations came into force that make it possible for employees in the financial sector to make enquiries about the criminal records of job candidates and employees….
This article provides a brief summary of the major developments in employment law that have already taken place, or are scheduled or announced in Poland in 2018. Sunday trade ban A partial ban on Sunday trade was introduced as of 1 March 2018 and will be gradually extended. In 2018, it does not include the first and last Sunday of the month and the Sundays…
This article is a short overview of the most significant changes to employment law that took place in Poland in 2017. 1. Monthly minimum wage raised and night allowance changed (from 1 January 2017) In January 2017 the monthly minimum wage became PLN 2,000 gross, including additional associated benefits (e.g. an increased allowance for night work and an increase to statutory severance pay). This applies…
The UEFA European Championship 2016 is taking place in France from 10th June until 10th July. It will be a special and exciting month for keen fans. Many of them, for sure would like to follow matches of their teams, even in the workplace. It means that employers have to cope with specific matters which arise during such tournament. The main issues affecting both employees…