The first phase of work on a new definition of mobbing at the Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy concluded on February 26th with a conference summarizing the initial actions taken by the Ministry. During the conference, it was emphasized that the new regulations should, above all, be clear to both employees and employers. It was also declared that the changes would create a more precise definition of unlawful behavior in employment relationships.
What else will the project change?
The amendment will include a higher minimum compensation amount for victims of mobbing. The provisions included in the bill will also create new opportunities for employers to counteract mobbing, tailored to their individual circumstances and type of business. The initiators of the amendments also assured that the regulations will clearly define employers' liability.
Support of the National Labor Inspectorate
The head of the National Labor Inspectorate, Marcin Stanecki, announced a plan to hold a series of meetings with employers in order to develop a code of good practices in the field of protection against mobbing.
The further path of the project
The next step will be to work on the amended text of the bill and submit it for consideration to the Standing Committee of the Council of Ministers, the Legal Affairs Committee, and the Council of Ministers. After being adopted by the government, the bill will be submitted to the Sejm.
Given the above, the direction of change should be assessed positively. Simplifying the definition of mobbing is necessary, as its current form prevents effective enforcement of employee rights and hinders the implementation of effective methods to counteract phenomena exhibiting characteristics of mobbing.
It is important to conduct public consultations to develop good practices in the field of protection against mobbing.
The above actions could lead to effective regulation of bullying and ensure employee protection. It's worth monitoring this legislative process. We'll keep you updated on further developments.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Legal status as of March 6, 2025.
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