PRO HR October 2026

October edition of the Raczkowski Newsletter.

Employees Are Responsible for Trade Secrets They Disclose to AI Tools

Using AI can expose confidential business information.
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Interpretations from the Chief Labour Inspectorate – What Determines Whether a Contract Qualifies as an Employment Contract

GIP interpretations clarify when a contract qualifies as employment.
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In Exceptional Cases, Even a Protected Trade Union Representative Can Be Dismissed

Trade union protection does not always prevent dismissal.
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Further Simplifications in Communications with Trade Unions

New rules aim to simplify communication with trade unions.
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Can Employees Rely on the Pay Transparency Directive?

Reliance on the directive depends on the employer and provisions concerned.
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Remote Work from Poland Does Not Necessarily Create a Permanent Establishment for Tax Purposes

Remote work in Poland does not always create a foreign employer’s permanent establishment.
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Workplace Bullying Should Be Included in Occupational Risk Assessmentsire employers to prevent also violations of employees’ dignity and other personal rights

Occupational risk assessments should include workplace bullying risks.
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Unpaid Internships Set to Disappear – Employers Will Also Have to Pay Those Just Starting to Gain Experience

Proposed legislation introduces intern pay and new employer obligations.
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