A draft amendment to the State Labour Inspectorate Act introduces the possibility of remote inspections, without the inspector physically being present at the workplace.

Remote site inspection

The inspector will be able to carry out remote inspections – an assessment of working conditions – in the form of a presentation of workstations, machinery, equipment or technological processes, e.g. via a video call.

The necessary devices are to be provided by the Labour Inspectorate, while the employer will be obliged to appoint a person capable of conducting the presentation in a professional manner.

Remote hearings

The new provisions also allow for remote hearings – both of the inspected party and of witnesses. The entire process will be recorded (audio and visual), and the minutes will contain only key statements.

Entire audit online

An audit, or its specific elements, may be conducted remotely, e.g. by email or video call – provided this does not undermine the purpose of the inspection.

The employer’s consent will not be required.

How should the organisation prepare for these changes?

It is worth considering the following steps:

• assessing the organisational and technical readiness for remote inspections,
• developing internal rules for handling inspections, hearings and the transfer of documents in remote form,
• training employees responsible for liaising with the Labour Inspectorate (HR, OHS, compliance),
• organising documentation and adapting it for electronic transfer,
• preparing procedures for contentious or ambiguous situations.

Our experience shows that proper preparation in this area facilitates the inspection process and reduces the risk of formal errors.

Our lawyers already support clients, both at the preparation stage and during inspections, including remotely (by correspondence).

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