A draft amendment to the State Labour Inspectorate Act introduces the possibility of remote inspections, without the inspector physically being present at the workplace.<\/p>\n
Remote site inspection<\/b><\/p>\n
The inspector will be able to carry out remote inspections \u2013 an assessment of working conditions \u2013 in the form of a presentation of workstations, machinery, equipment or technological processes, e.g. via a video call.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Remote hearings<\/b><\/p>\n
The new provisions also allow for remote hearings \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
Entire audit online<\/b><\/p>\n
An audit, or its specific elements, may be conducted remotely, e.g. by email or video call \u2013 provided this does not undermine the purpose of the inspection.<\/p>\n
The employer\u2019s consent will not be required.<\/p>\n
How should the organisation prepare for these changes?<\/b><\/p>\n
It is worth considering the following steps:<\/p>\n
Our experience shows that proper preparation in this area facilitates the inspection process and reduces the risk of formal errors.<\/p>\n
Our lawyers already support clients, both at the preparation stage and during inspections, including remotely (by correspondence).<\/p>\n
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