PRO HR July 2026

July edition of the Raczkowski Newsletter.

Discrimination “by assumption” – due to a characteristic attributed to an employee, regardless of whether or not they actually have it. Discrimination “by association” – due to a connection with a person who has a protected characteristic

The Labour Code introduces new forms of discrimination.
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Employee referral bonuses may be recognised a „prize in competition” and so subject to a flat-rate 10% tax

Referral bonuses can qualify as prizes.
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Mobbing is almost always a criminal offence. Failing to prevent mobbing may also constitute an offence

Mobbing can carry severe criminal consequences.
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Mandatory trade union information on membership numbers – by 10 July

Unions must submit member counts bi-annually.
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An employer checklist before the new anti-mobbing regulations enter into force – what needs to be verified and implemented?

Employers must prepare for new anti-mobbing laws.
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On-call time must be precisely defined

On-call duty hours must be clearly specified.
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Benefits provided to self-employed contractors may constitute a company’s deductible costs

B2B contractor benefits may be tax-deductible.
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Regulations significantly changing the operation of the National Labour Inspectorate and the way inspections are conducted entered into force on 8 July

New rules expand National Labour Inspectorate powers.
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Work in high temperatures will soon be prohibited

New workplace temperature regulations were introduced.
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