A new draft bill on the National Labor Inspectorate has emerged, which could significantly change the labor market. As previously mentioned, the bill significantly expands the powers of the National Labor Inspectorate (PIP) to convert civil law contracts into employment contracts. The bill is already generating considerable controversy, both among businesses and employees. In our series on labor law, we will take a closer look at the bill and the changes it proposes.
Extended deadline for filing an appeal
A new version of the bill has been published at the Government Legislation Centre. One of the main changes introduced is an extension of the deadline for filing an appeal to the Chief Labor Inspector against the National Labor Inspectorate's decision regarding the conversion of a civil law contract into an employment contract. As a reminder, the previous deadline for filing an appeal was only seven days; now, the deadline has been extended to 14 days.
Although this deadline has been extended, it should be recognized that this is definitely too little time to effectively prepare an appeal against the decision, i.e. legal arguments and collect the relevant documents.
Possibility of concluding a settlement
The new wording of the bill allows for court settlements in cases involving the conversion of civil law contracts into employment contracts. However, it should be noted that such a settlement will only be possible with the consent of the Chief Labor Inspector. The previous version of the bill did not provide this option, which was met with significant opposition. The lack of a settlement option would prevent the court proceedings from being concluded more quickly, which could otherwise take far too long, leading to high costs and a lack of expected resolution.
Jurisdiction of the Court
The provision regarding the court's territorial jurisdiction has also been amended. Previously, the court with jurisdiction over the seat of the National Labor Inspectorate issuing the decision had jurisdiction. Under the new wording, the court's territorial jurisdiction is linked to the place of work.
Although the modification is rather technical in nature, the draft amendment is generating considerable controversy. It has been pointed out that the fundamental premise of the changes – granting the National Labor Inspectorate the authority to unilaterally shape the content of a legal relationship – may violate the principle of freedom of contract.
The draft is currently being considered by the Council of Ministers' Committee for Digital Affairs. Currently, the new regulations are expected to enter into force on January 1, 2026.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
The law is current as of October 24, 2025.
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