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Although the Act on Hiring of Temporary Employees has been on the books in Poland for over 20 years, and its provisions don’t seem to be keeping pace with the market trends, the temporary work model itself remains a useful tool for managing fluctuating demands for labour, particularly in the manufacturing or logistics sector. Temporary work allows employers to fill an intermittent need for workers without burdening the employer with numerous obligations. Could this process be further improved by hiring temporary workers via an app?
See the article by Dr Szymon Kubiak and Natalia Bigdowska in 2026 Yearbook
For years, the business-to-business model for cooperation with personnel has been one of the most common alternatives to traditional employment in Poland. It is popular among businesses due to its flexibility, and is also used by persons practising the free professions, experts, and IT specialists. Previously, this form of cooperation was not the subject of particular interest on the part of regulators, but in 2026 this situation could change significantly.
See the aricle by Prof. Marcin Wujczyk in 2026 Yearbook
Ongoing globalisation and the growth of large corporate structures have led to organisational schemes at companies where employees are required to report to various people, some of them outside the employer’s structure. This model is referred to as a “matrix organisation.” What legal risks may arise from applying such structures in employment in Poland?
See the article by Michał Mieszkowski in 2026 Yearbook
From the perspective of competition law, businesses can compete with each other also as employers, vying for the services of employees. This means that they can infringe competition law by taking actions in relation to employees or by making arrangements with other businesses involving their dealings with employees.
See the article by Joanna Siejbik and Dr Antoni Bolecki in 2026 Yearbook
In 2024, after many years of delay, the legislator finally implemented Directive (EU) 2019/1937 on the protection of persons who report breaches of Union law. Despite the exceptionally long period of work on more than ten drafts, the adopted whistleblower protection law still raises many doubts. Particularly problematic is the so-called sharing of resources by capital groups.
See the commentary by Marcin Wujczyk and Przemysław Zając in 2025 Yearbook.
Do employees have complete freedom of speech? Or should they when criticizing their employer expect consequences, including losing their job? How far can they go in such criticism before facing painful retaliation? Our clients often encounter these and similar questions. Based on many years of practice, we try to answer them, also pointing to important directions of ongoing legislative work in this area.
See the commentary by Szymon Kubiak and Natalia Bigdowska in 2025 Yearbook.