Labor News
9 Jul 2024
Companies should start preparing now to implement an appropriate procedure for receiving whistleblowing reports.
Whistleblower protection act. All you need to know
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26 Jun 2024
On 7 June, the Amendment to the Social Security System Act was signed by the President. This means that a large number of businesses will soon benefit from favourable changes to the payment of social security contributions.
Social Security Holiday
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20 Jun 2024
We have boosted our firm through the addition of Katarzyna Sabiłło - an energetic, determined and passionate pharmacist, lawyer and manager who will lead the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Law practice.
Katarzyna Sabiłło – our new head of the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Practice
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19 Jun 2024
Japan is already an important global partner for Polish business. But what makes this destination particularly promising and attractive is its technological and innovative potential and its successful turn towards green transition and advanced energy projects. And these are the areas in which we, as a law firm, have been building our competitive advantage from the very beginning.
Tom Hashimo heads our Japan Desk
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12 Jun 2024
On 23 May, the Sejm (the lower house of the Polish Parliament) passed a bill on the protection of whistleblowers. We summarise what has changed from the previous versions, what needs special attention and what amendments the Senate has made.
Whistleblower bill back in the Sejm
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6 Jun 2024
Litigation is today a hard business reality for virtually every company, industry and sector.
Witold Głuchowski at the helm of the Litigation Practice
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3 Jun 2024
For those interested in the legal aspects of artificial intelligence and wanting to know exactly what awaits the Polish technology market in the near future.
Artificial Intelligence in Poland in 2024
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20 May 2024
The labour market is seeing an increased number of collective redundancies. We check what rules govern collective redundancies and what obligations must be fulfilled in order to carry them out effectively.
Effectively managing collective redundancies
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12 Apr 2024
The UODO reminds us: Surveillance information should be in writing and in a separate document
Labour and immigration law: Recent developments, obligations and information
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5 Apr 2024
As always, our greatest thanks go to our exceptional clients. You make us strive!
Another good year in the Legal 500 ranking
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28 Mar 2024
Ukraine needs continued, stable and consistent support on many levels.
Special recognition in The Lawyer European Awards 2023
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21 Mar 2024
Legal Project Management is the application of formalised project management rules and techniques to the delivery of legal services.
The project approach is changing the legal industry. To the benefit of clients
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18 Mar 2024
We take a look at the key changes businesses can expect to see as a result of the implementation of Directive 2022/2381.
An important step towards gender equality, or a few words on the Directive on improving the gender balance among directors of listed companies
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14 Feb 2024
On 26 February, another bill on the protection of whistleblowers was submitted to the Sejm under a new title: the “Whistleblowers Act”. The bill is intended to implement Directive 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council (EU) of 23 October 2019.
Another version of the whistleblower bill is now before the Sejm
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23 Jan 2024
By when do sole proprietors and non-corporate entities have to choose their form of taxation? Which is the most advantageous? This article analyses and explains the available options.
Sole proprietors and partnerships to choose their form of taxation
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16 Jan 2024
The south of Poland is a melting pot of business, finance and technology, where much is already happening, but a real acceleration can be expected in the near future. And we will be ready.
Tomasz Leśko to head Kochański & Partners’ Krakow office
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15 Jan 2024
It is becoming increasingly risky for employers to hire employees under both employment and B2B (sole proprietorship) contracts when it comes to employee social security contributions.
Increasing risks in combining employment and B2B contracts
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15 Dec 2023
We look at what employers should be preparing for in the first few months of the new year, 2024.
Recent and planned changes in labour law
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13 Sep 2023
Does the fact that legislation directly addressing AI has yet to take effect mean that currently employers have complete discretion in this area? Absolutely not!
A robot instead of an HR department, or AI in employment law
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7 Jun 2023
An inclusive organisation should first and foremost consider the individual and make them feel empowered and secure.
An inclusive organisation works for everyone
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12 Apr 2023
On 4 April 2023, the Act of 9 March 2023 amending the Labour Code was published. The changes will come into force after 21 days, i.e. on 26 April 2023.
Latest amendments to the Labour Code
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15 Mar 2023
“Kochański & Partners Master Academy” is a comprehensive project designed to help young law students mature in their career choices, develop self-awareness and improve their leadership and teamwork skills.
WE work together to find ambitious law students
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10 Mar 2023
Our thanks to the more than 150 Ukrainian companies who attended the meeting in our office or online. We stand by you!
(Re) Build (New) Ukraine | We stand by you!
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9 Mar 2023
Join us for a panel discussion where we will talk about real business case studies.
Completing projects in Ukraine during the first year of the war – case studies
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9 Jan 2023
2023 will bring major changes to labour law. Among other things, new regulations on remote work and preventive employee sobriety checks are to come into force.
Changes to the Labour Code – what can we expect in 2023?
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