The International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) is an acclaimed series of publications co-authored by the editors of the Global Legal Group (GLG) and an international panel of experts. It is a collection of key cross-border legal guides that are essential for law firms, companies, governments and individuals alike when doing business around the world.
This year we have co-authored the Employment & Labour Laws and Regulations section, which covers labour and employment law in Poland.
Basic rules and regulations on labour law
In our publication, we highlight the most important employment regulations. We explain the current standards for working conditions and the practice of collective bargaining.
Trade unions and worker participation
The publication discusses in detail the establishment of trade unions and their powers, including in collective disputes. Works councils are another form of employee representation vis-à-vis the employer, so the study also includes basic information on the principles of their operation.
Discrimination
Discrimination and sexual harassment are also important issues. We point out the basic laws that protect employees affected by these forms of inequality.
We also highlight current trends in European legislation aimed at ensuring gender equality in employment and eliminating unjustified differences in pay for employees performing the same work or work of equal value.
Rights related to parenthood
The publication also discusses basic parenthood-related rights, such as leaves, and the principles of employment protection for workers exercising these rights.
Mergers & Acquisitions
M&A transactions require a great deal of preparation in various areas of the business before they are completed. One of these areas is human resources, so the ICLG discusses the basic obligations arising from the sale of a business, as well as the rights of employees in relation to the transfer of all or part of the workplace to a new employer.
Termination of employment and rules to protect the employer’s interests
From the point of view of both parties to the employment contract, the moment when the employment relationship ends is also important. For this reason, we explain the procedures for terminating an employment contract and the requirements for each of them, as well as the employee’s rights in the event of a breach of these requirements by the employer.
We also outline the legal measures available to the company to protect trade secrets and to protect itself from the competitive activities of the former employee.
Data protection and employee privacy
Another important aspect of employment is the processing of the personal data of job applicants and current and former employees. These issues are particularly important in the age of technological progress and artificial intelligence and so we discuss the main issues in this area in detail.
The publication also contains a reference to current trends in the field of employment and the expected directions of labour law development.
ICLG – Employment & Labour Laws and Regulations is a concise yet comprehensive study which, thanks to its clear formula, enables the reader to understand the specific nature of employment and labour law in Poland. We recommend it not only to lawyers, but also to employers and employees.
The full text of the publication is available here.
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