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The impact of flooding in Poland on the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers
Below is a brief summary of legal provisions that apply or may apply in the event of flooding: Absence from work due to flooding The general rule is that if circumstances arise that prevent an employee from coming to work (and flooding is such a circumstance), the employee is required... Read More →
Position of the State Labour Inspectorate on the New Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
In the provisions of the regulations of the Minister of Family and Social Policy of 18 October 2023, amending the regulation on occupational safety and health at workstations equipped with screen monitors, specific provisions regarding the financing of corrective glasses or contact lenses for employees were not included. In addition,... Read More →
Remote work in EU Countries – new position of Polish Social Insurance Institution
In the recent months, employers and employees have faced difficulties in obtaining the A1 certificate when applying for remote work outside of Poland. The position of the Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) was ambiguous, and the practice of individual departments varied significantly. This was due to the lack of regulations... Read More →
Social security and remote work from abroad
On 1st of July 2023 the Polish Social Insurance Institution joined the Framework Agreement on the application of Article 16(1) of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 in cases of ordinary cross-border telework. The main change from the perspective of the practice of labour law in Poland is the possibility to determine... Read More →
New regulations on remote working in Poland
In the Act of 1 December 2022 amending the Labour Code Act and certain other acts (Journal of Laws 2023, item 240), the legislator decided to supplement the Labour Code with regulations on remote working. These provisions enter into force on 7 April 2023. Hereafter we outline the most important... Read More →
