On August 19, 2025, the Council of Ministers adopted a draft law streamlining and facilitating the conclusion of collective bargaining agreements. As announced, the new regulations are expected to enter into force this year. It should be emphasized that trade unions and employers have been eagerly awaiting the changes provided for in the draft law for years. What is a collective bargaining agreement? Collective bargaining agreements […]

According to the Labor Code, employees are entitled to uninterrupted rest between work periods. Therefore, they are not obligated to respond to phone calls or emails after working hours. However, as with every rule, there are certain exceptions, regulated by Article 151 of the Labor Code. The regulations specify the circumstances that justify […]

Several important meetings took place last week that could significantly impact the shape of labor law regulations in the near future. In today's article, I will discuss two key issues of particular importance to both employers and employees. First Reading of the Draft Act on Seniority. On July 22, the Sejm held its first reading of the draft act, which […]

Trust between employer and employee is a key element of effective cooperation. Although labor law does not explicitly regulate the obligation of trust, its absence can lead to numerous difficulties in practice – both organizational and communication-related. The employer may then be forced to constantly monitor the performance of duties, and the employee may suspect the employer of poor […]

Under Article 17 of the Labor Code, employers are obligated to support employee professional development. This means creating conditions conducive to professional development, although it does not impose an obligation to organize training. The obligation to improve qualifications applies particularly to juvenile employees, for whom the employer is obligated to send them to school or provide other forms of education. In some […]

On July 8, 2025, the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy held a meeting of the task force to develop solutions for reforming the National Labor Inspectorate. This marks the beginning of the implementation of the so-called milestones of the National Recovery Plan, which aim to collect contributions for contracts of mandate and contracts for specific work, as well as strengthen the supervisory function of the National Labor Inspectorate. In today's […]