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New whistleblower bill – 12 April 2022

A new whistleblower bill has just been published on the government website. The current version incorporates a number of comments and ideas submitted during the public consultations. First of all, the period of vacatio legis of the bill has been extended (from two weeks to two months). Moreover, an additional period of one month from the effective date of the act was provided to adapt to the new regulations.

LEGAL ALERT 2022 / 04 / 14

The Holding Law – Amendment to the Commercial Companies Code

On 4 April 2022, the President signed an act amending the Code of Commercial Companies and some other acts (“Amendment”). It implements some essential, if not revolutionary, changes to the Code of Commercial Companies. It introduces the law governing corporate groups (known as “the holding law”) to provide for relations between the parent company and […]

LEGAL ALERT 2022 / 04 / 14

Special Law – scope of aid for the citizens of Ukraine

On 12 March 2022, the President of Poland signed an act of law governing the aid to be provided to Ukrainian citizens in connection with the military conflict in the territory of this country.

LEGAL ALERT 2022 / 03 / 17

War in Ukraine – legal regulations concerning the stay of the Ukrainians in Poland

As a result of the outbreak of war in Ukraine and the massive inflow of Ukrainian people seeking refuge in Poland, immediately after providing the necessary humanitarian aid, there is an urgent need to establish legal regulations regarding the stay of the citizens of Ukraine in the Republic of Poland. In the case of many people who decide to stay longer in Poland, it will also be necessary to ensure that they have an opportunity to work legally.

ALERT PRAWNY 2022 / 03 / 02

The Energy Regulatory Authority requests explanations from entrepreneurs

Recently, a number of entrepreneurs have received requests from the Energy Regulatory Authority (“URE”) for explanations regarding their consumption of natural gas for purposes other than energy generation. The requests raise doubts, because of the unclear provisions of the Energy Efficiency Act and information about high penalties which may be imposed on entrepreneurs.

ALERT PRAWNY 2022 / 02 / 23

Amendment to regulations governing employment and residence of foreigners in Poland

On 4 January 2022, the President signed an act amending the Foreigners Act and some other acts (hereinafter: the Act). The Act is primarily intended to facilitate proceedings for granting temporary residence permits to foreigners in Poland, in particular combined temporary residence and work permits. Additionally, it is intended to improve certain legal solutions currently […]

LEGAL ALERT 2022 / 01 / 20

Checking COVID-19 vaccination status and testing employees – a new bill

On 14 December 2021, a private member’s bill on specific solutions which enable business activity during COVID-19 pandemics was posted on the website of the Polish Sejm.

LEGAL ALERT 2021 / 12 / 17

European Corporate Insights – ESG | November 2021

European Corporate Insights – ESG | November 2021 edition

LEGAL ALERT 2021 / 11 / 08

Carrying on activities for companies or trusts – only after registration

From 31 October 2021, any business activity which involves providing certain services to companies or trusts will be a regulated activity. This means that carrying on such activities will only be possible after an entry is made in the register of activities for companies or trusts (“Register”) administered by the Head of the Fiscal Administration Chamber in Katowice.

LEGAL ALERT 2021 / 10 / 29

New Whistleblower Law is coming

Bill on Whistleblower Protection has just been published on the website of the Government Legislation Centre. The bill provides for new obligations for employers and sanctions for failure to implement them.

LEGAL ALERT 2021 / 10 / 21

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