Compensation for contracting coronavirus at work

by CDZ Legal Advisors | Nov 2, 2021 | Labour Law Update

In the UK, the first court cases are pending of employees seeking compensation after contracting coronavirus at work. Can similar lawsuits be filed in the Polish legal system? In accordance with the Labour Code, employers must protect the health and life of employees...

Overdue leave in the pandemic era. The rights and duties of employers.

by CDZ Legal Advisors | Oct 1, 2021 | Labour Law Update

During the pandemic employers are facing challenges that are related to overdue holiday leave entitlements and result from such factors as long-term work from home and reduced employee mobility forced by the prevailing circumstances. In line with the general rules for...

Covid-19 vaccinations for employees. What are employers permitted to do?

by CDZ Legal Advisors | Sep 9, 2021 | Labour Law Update

Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic employers are facing a range of issues related to the obligation to protect the health of their staff by ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. The roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines in Poland (and other European Union member states) was...

Can employers control employees activity on social media?

by CDZ Legal Advisors | Jul 21, 2021 | Labour Law Update

Social media development has always outpaced legal solutions that are meant to regulate it.  Are employers powerless in trying to reign in their staff activity on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.? It’s true that Polish employment law does not regulate the...

Coronavirus Update – Is remote work abroad permitted?

by CDZ Legal Advisors | Jun 22, 2021 | Labour Law Update

Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, many employers have asked members of their staff to work remotely. Some employees want to work abroad without notifying their employers of that fact. This situation may result in complications both for the employee and the...
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