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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

Vaccination and testing in the workplace.

Andersen´s European Employment Practice has prepared a new edition of the Employment Newsletter. In this publication we address the most recent updates on the requirements and obligations that employers have regarding the vaccine.

LEGAL ALERT 2021 / 11 / 30

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

Changes to the Central Register of Beneficial Owners

On 31 October 2021, changes regarding the Central Register of Beneficial Owners (“CRBiR”) take effect. The changes were implemented upon the Act of 30 March 2021 amending the Act on Anti Money Laundering and Counteracting Terrorism Financing and some other acts (Journal of Laws item 815).

LEGAL ALERT 2021 / 10 / 13

Whistleblower protection law soon to take effect – we know the assumptions underlying the bill

On 4 October 2021, assumptions underlying the bill on whistleblower protection (hereinafter: the Bill) were published on the website of the Council of Ministers. The Bill is intended to implement the EU Directive on Whistleblower Protection  – Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2019 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law (EU Official Journal L 2019 no 305 p. 17).

LEGAL ALERT 2021 / 10 / 08

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