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Employment and Global Mobility
Employment law in Poland is undergoing its most significant transformation in a decade. Between the EU pay‑transparency directive, new collective‑bargaining rules, and – critically – the 2026 reform empowering the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) to administratively reclassify B2B contracts as employment, the compliance stakes for businesses have never been higher.
We provide end‑to‑end, commercially focused advice that helps domestic and international clients navigate this evolving landscape while protecting operational flexibility and reputation.
Our services typically include:
HR Advisory & Contractual Documentation
We draft and advise on all employment documentation, safeguarding the rights of both employers and employees. We handle the full spectrum of day‑to‑day employment issues, including HR strategy, performance management, flexible working and family‑friendly matters, and we work proactively with clients to ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place.
B2B Contract Audits & Reclassification Risk Management
From 8 July 2026, PIP can issue an immediately enforceable administrative decision finding that an employment relationship exists – even where the parties have labelled the arrangement as B2B or another civil‑law contract. Our B2B audit service is designed to identify and mitigate this exposure before an inspection occurs:
Discrimination, Bullying & Harassment Advice
Diversity, discrimination and harassment cases are often complex, and the stakes can be high - both financially and reputationally - with potential for lasting damage to brand and culture. The right strategic and legal advice is crucial to navigating this area successfully.
We have extensive experience acting in discrimination, bullying and harassment cases, providing pragmatic advice and, where necessary, applying appropriate force through litigation, while managing the short‑ and long‑term reputational issues for all involved.
Employment Disputes
Our employment-law experts have successfully led some of the most high-profile, high-value and complex employment cases. We take a commercial approach to what can realistically be achieved, setting out the personal, financial and time investment involved. We exercise pragmatism where required and are adept at applying proportionate force at the appropriate time.
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Employment law in Poland is undergoing its most significant transformation in a decade. Between the EU pay‑transparency directive, new collective‑bargaining rules, and – critically – the 2026 reform empowering the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) to administratively reclassify B2B contracts as employment, the compliance stakes for businesses have never been higher.
We provide end‑to‑end, commercially focused advice that helps domestic and international clients navigate this evolving landscape while protecting operational flexibility and reputation.
Our services typically include:
HR Advisory & Contractual Documentation
We draft and advise on all employment documentation, safeguarding the rights of both employers and employees. We handle the full spectrum of day‑to‑day employment issues, including HR strategy, performance management, flexible working and family‑friendly matters, and we work proactively with clients to ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place.
B2B Contract Audits & Reclassification Risk Management
From 8 July 2026, PIP can issue an immediately enforceable administrative decision finding that an employment relationship exists – even where the parties have labelled the arrangement as B2B or another civil‑law contract. Our B2B audit service is designed to identify and mitigate this exposure before an inspection occurs:
- Subordination risk assessment: We analyse working patterns (direction and control, fixed hours, exclusive service, integration into your organisation) against the legal criteria for employment.
- Contract and practice alignment: We review not only the contract wording but also how the relationship operates in practice, including invoicing, substitution rights, and use of your equipment or premises.
- Remediation roadmap: Where risk is identified, we propose commercially viable restructuring options (for example, genuine self‑employment indicators or scope adjustments) and support implementation during the 12‑month transition period during which PIP will not impose administrative penalties.
Discrimination, Bullying & Harassment Advice
Diversity, discrimination and harassment cases are often complex, and the stakes can be high - both financially and reputationally - with potential for lasting damage to brand and culture. The right strategic and legal advice is crucial to navigating this area successfully.
We have extensive experience acting in discrimination, bullying and harassment cases, providing pragmatic advice and, where necessary, applying appropriate force through litigation, while managing the short‑ and long‑term reputational issues for all involved.
Employment Disputes
Our employment-law experts have successfully led some of the most high-profile, high-value and complex employment cases. We take a commercial approach to what can realistically be achieved, setting out the personal, financial and time investment involved. We exercise pragmatism where required and are adept at applying proportionate force at the appropriate time.
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Read our latest insights:
- Poland's B2B Reform Is Live. Here's What It Costs If You Wait (26/08/2026)
- Nowe Uprawnienia Państwowej Inspekcji Pracy od 8 Lipca 2026 r. (08/07/2026)
- Poland: New PIP Powers to Reclassify B2B Contracts from 8 July 2026 (07/07/2026)
- PIP: Ryzyko Przekształcenia Umów B2B oraz Umów Cywilnoprawnych w Umowy o Pracę (07/04/2026)
- What Polish-Site Employers Must Do to Avoid Reclassification by July 2026 (07/04/2026)
- Nawrocki Signs PIP Reform: Inspectors Gain Power to Reclassify Sham Contracts as Employment Deals (03/04/2026)
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