The Act on the Protection of Whistleblowers was enacted on 14 June 2024 and formally announced on 24 June 2024. It implements the EU directive on whistleblowers (2019/1937). Employers hiring at least 50 individuals as of 1 July or 1 January (or belonging to special categories regardless of headcount) must set up or adjust internal whistleblowing systems, including (i) introducing an internal whistleblowing policy, (ii) consulting on the draft policy with trade unions or employee representatives, (iii) establishing or adjusting reporting channels, (iv) appointing a unit or a person responsible for verifying the reports, and (v) maintaining a register of whistleblower reports – all in line with the new requirements.
Industrial action is on the rise throughout Europe; in this webinar we looked at the differences and similarities in the industrial action process across France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland and the UK, the potential legal remedies in each jurisdiction and the practical steps employers can take to keep the business running.
This HR alert features the following: Polish Deal and employment law, Whistleblowers, Significant changes to immigration laws, Opinion of labour inspection on vaccination of employees, New regulations concerning work-life balance.
The July HR alert features topics such as new rules of remote working, protection of whistleblowers, vaccinated employee privileges, sobriety checks,
Stay up to date with all the latest news and publications on employment law in Poland and the potential impact it may have.
Stay up to date with all the latest news and publications on employment law in Poland and the potential impact it may have.
Stay up to date with all the latest news and publications on employment law in Poland and the potential impact it may have.