The right to rest is one of the fundamental rights of Employees. The calculation of the days off due to an Employee and the proper calculation of overtime worked by an Employee can sometimes cause difficulties in situations that differ from the standard – i.e. in the case of young Employees and Employees who work part-time.
Author: Redaktor
Terminating an employment contract without observing the notice period is an option available not only to employers but also to employees. This immediate termination of the employment relationship can be used, for example, in cases where the employer commits a serious breach of fundamental obligations towards the employee. It’s important to note that in such situations, the employee is entitled to compensation.
The saga under the title of ‘whistleblowers’ in Poland continues. Work is currently underway on yet another draft of the whistleblowers act. The history of attempts to implement the Act on whistleblowers into the Polish legal system dates back to 2021, by which time the deadline for implementing the provisions of the EU Directive had passed, and we are currently one of the last EU member states without implemented legislation in this area. In the context of today’s post on periodic employee evaluations, the provisions regulating criminal liability for retaliation against a whistleblower, which appeared in the draft law, will be relevant for us.
Work Regulations are a key document that establishes the organisation and order of the work process and the related rules applicable to the employer and Employees. According to the Polish Labour Code, the mandatory obligation to introduce Work Regulations depends on the number of Employees. An employer with at least 50 Employees is obliged to introduce Work Regulations, but we strongly encourage you to use this solution in smaller workplaces as well, even though it is not required by law.
There is no single, concrete definition of the employer’s organisational culture, but it is understood as a set of internal rules and values that employees should adhere to on a daily basis. It is also believed to be reflected in the employer’s internal procedures and instructions, as well as in the benefits provided to employees.
With the arrival of the new year, many workplaces are starting to plan their employee compensation expenses. One possibility of additional financial support for employees that an employer may grant is leave compensation.
The post-employment non-compete agreement serves as an effective tool for safeguarding key information for the employer and maintaining the stability and competitiveness of the business.
In casual language nomenclature, the terms “reward”, “regulatory bonus” and “award” are often used interchangeably, which in practice can lead to confusion regarding employee settlements, the obligations binding on the employer or the consequences that an employee may draw from their provision. It is worth noting that these are different categories of benefits, with different legal and tax implications. Understanding these differences is key for employers who want to effectively motivate their employees and avoid potential legal issues.
Upgrading professional qualifications is the process of gaining or updating knowledge and skills by an employee, either at the employer’s initiative or with the employer’s consent. Specific benefits are provided for employees improving their qualifications in the Polish Labour Code, the most important of which seems to be training leave. For the employer, it is not only an obligation provided for in the Polish Labour Code, but also an opportunity to invest in the development of staff and improve the qualifications of their team.
If an employee fails to return, can the employer terminate his employment contract without notice? What are the rules regarding the execution of the employer’s instructions in the case of an excused absence of the employee?
In light of the Polish Supreme Court’s February 24, 2022 order II PSK 309/21, the above issues seem to have finally been unequivocally resolved. Let’s take a look at legal and labor issues that, according to the Polish Supreme Court, may have a significant impact on relations between employers and employees.