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Special flood-related legislation – changes to the employment law

On 25 September 2024, the draft of special flood-related legislation, as previously announced by the government, was submitted to the Sejm ( “Bill”). In addition to direct aid for flood victims, the bill also provides for changes to labor law. The following are the provisions that will have a significant impact on the situation of […]

LEGAL ALERT 2024 / 09 / 25

European Employment Insights | September 2024

As of January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Poland will increase to PLN 4,666 (approx. EUR 1,090), with the minimum hourly rate rising to PLN 30.50 (approx. EUR 7.12). This adjustment is slightly higher than initially anticipated. While the Council of Ministers had previously forecast a minimum wage of PLN 4,626 for 2025, an […]

Andersen in Europe 2024 / 09 / 23

Reverse squeeze-out in a limited liability company? New bill on amending the Code of Commercial Companies

According to media reports, the Ministry of Justice is preparing a bill to amend the Code of Commercial Companies, which is intended to introduce the ‘reverse squeeze-out’ instrument, i.e. the possibility to request buy-out of shares held by minority shareholders in a limited liability company. The need for changes in this respect remains the pivot […]

LEGAL ALERT 2024 / 09 / 06

Employment of foreigners in Poland: What will the new law bring?

Given the pending work aimed to amend the regulations on employment of foreigners, we would like to inform you that the planned regulations may have a significant impact on the labor market. Presented below is a brief description of the principal assumptions of the current version of the bill on the conditions for permitting foreigners […]

Andersen in Europe 2024 / 09 / 05

European Employment Insights | August 2024

We are pleased to present the August issue of the European Employment Insights newsletter. Even during the quiet summer months, staying up-to-date is crucial. This month marks our anniversary of providing key legal updates and employment law trends in more than 20 European countries. Stay informed, stay prepared, and see how different countries are responding […]

Andersen in Europe 2024 / 08 / 22

1 January 2025 marks the deadline for installing electric vehicle charging points in non-residential buildings

The amendment of the Act on Electromobility and Alternative Fuels dated 02.12.2021 (“the Amendment”) has significant implications for owners and administrators of non-residential buildings.  The Amendment imposes an obligation to install electric vehicle charging points by 1 January 2025. Does this obligation affect you and your property? Below we explain who will be affected by […]

LEGAL ALERT 2024 / 07 / 31

European Employment Insights July 2024

We are delighted to introduce the July edition of the European Employment Insights newsletter, which offers in-depth updates on employment legislation, regulations, case studies, and collective agreements across 22 European countries. This newsletter is a valuable resource providing insights into recent legal developments, strategies for navigating complex legal issues and updates on significant cases. Magdalena Patryas […]

Andersen in Europe 2024 / 07 / 18

Technical conditions of buildings – new regulations and changes to come into force on 1 August 2024

Last year, on 7 October 2023, the Minister of Development and Technology issued a Regulation amending the regulation on technical conditions to be satisfied by buildings and their location. The Regulation was originally scheduled to come into force on 1 April 2024. However, the new Minister of Development and Technology made some changes by issuing […]

LEGAL ALERT 2024 / 06 / 24

Whistleblower Protection Directive finally implemented

On 20 June 2024, the President signed the Whistleblower Protection Law. After more than two years of work to transpose EU legislation, Poland finally implemented the whistleblower protection standards of EU Directive 2019/1937. Presented below are the crucial aspects of the whistleblower protection law. Definition of whistleblower and whistleblower protection The purpose of the Whistleblower […]

LEGAL ALERT 2024 / 06 / 21

European Employment Insights | June 2024

We are pleased to present the June edition of European Employment Insights. The newsletter contains information on the latest changes in employment law, regulations and decisions from 22 European countries. In the Polish part we write about Changes in the rules for calculating an employee’s length of service Extension of maternity leave for parents of […]

Andersen in Europe 2024 / 06 / 17

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