What is the newest issue of the employer newsletter about?

• Burnout cannot be a reason for sick leave

Contrary to media reports, as of 1 January 2022, workplace burnout cannot be considered an illness excusing absence from work. 

• Major changes in the rules of employing foreigners

The validity of declarations on entrusting work to a foreigner is extended to 24 months. The currently required period of the break in employment on the basis of the declaration is also to be eliminated.

• Employers will be authorized to verify COVID test results

A bill on testing employees and collecting information on vaccination or past infection is moving the Polish Parliament.

• Brokerage houses: gender-balanced compensation committees and exclusion of certain compensation restrictions

On Christmas Eve, a new regulation came into force regarding, among other things, compensation policies at brokerage houses. In addition, in December 2021, the Act on Trading in Financial Instruments was amended. 

• An employee who leaves after a takeover is not entitled to severance pay

Within 2 months following a transfer of a work establishment or part thereof to another employer, an employee may terminate his/her employment without notice with 7 days' notice. 

• An employee didn’t report the accident? Conduct an accident investigation anyway

We come across a belief among clients that if an employee has not requested an accident investigation, the employer has no obligation to conduct it, especially when the employee has not suffered any major injuries. This is a mistaken view.

• Employers must adapt workstations to the needs of employees with disabilities

If an employee requests a special desk and chair and presents the employer with a disability certificate, the employer is obligated to purchase such equipment.