In its ruling of November 18, 2025 (III PSK 56/24), the Supreme Court once again reiterated that the abuse of rights clause provided for in Article 8 of the Labor Code is exceptional in nature and cannot be used as a universal remedy to challenge the unfavorable effects of applicable regulations on an employee. The case concerned a teacher who sought court recognition of her appointment […]

In its ruling of 24 February 2026 (I USK 661/26), the Supreme Court once again addressed a key issue at the intersection of labor law and social security: when an employment contract actually constitutes entitlement to social security, and when it is merely a sham act. The case concerned the refusal to accept a cassation appeal in proceedings in which the Social Insurance Institution […]

Professional ethics is a set of principles and standards defining the manner of performing professional duties. Today, employees and entrepreneurs are expected not only to comply with the law but also to act in accordance with the principles of honesty, responsibility, and professional loyalty. Ethical standards are a crucial element of work organization today. What is a code of professional ethics? A code of professional ethics is a document regulating the rules of conduct […]

The death of a loved one not only requires settling inheritance matters but also the possibility of receiving funds accumulated in a sub-account at the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS). In practice, many people are unaware that these funds may be inherited or paid out to designated beneficiaries. In this article, we explain what a ZUS sub-account is, who […]

The Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy has published a new version of the draft law on pay transparency. The amendments aim to implement the EU directive on equal pay for men and women for equal work or work of equal value. The draft has been significantly expanded. The effective date of the regulations has also been changed. The law will enter into force six months after […]

Termination of an employment contract without notice is most often associated with disciplinary dismissal by an employer. However, labor law also provides for a specific procedure for terminating an employee's employment with immediate effect – in situations where the employer has committed a serious breach of its basic obligations towards the employee. Legal basis: Pursuant to Article 55 § 1[1] of the Labor Code, […]