What is the newest issue of the employer newsletter about?

• 2022 - the year of diversity and inclusion

2022 will be for many employers a year of challenges associated with building a diverse and inclusive workplace.  

• Disciplinary penalties not for everyone 

An employer may impose a disciplinary penalty for an employee's violation of certain duties. Practice shows that this is a good means of disciplining employees who are not in managerial positions.

• Poland.Business Harbour rules are changing

The rules for applying for visas in the Poland.Business Harbour ("PBH") programme for employees in the IT / New Tech area are changing. A dedicated visa allows you to work without a work permit.

• Work-Life Balance Directive

By 2 August this year, Poland must implement the so-called Work-Life Balance Directive (i.e. Directive (EU) 2019/1158 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on work-life balance for parents and carers). 

• Risk assessment at the workstation

The employer's risk assessment for the job should only consider the actual risks to which the employee is exposed due to the work process under normal conditions.