Poland Adopts New Rules On Remote Work

The introduction of remote work rules into the Polish Labour Code formally regulates the performance of work outside the employer's office.

Voices of dissatisfaction with excessive workplace formalities and obligations are increasingly heard, and the main motivator for employers to introduce remote working is pressure from employees, who are now treating remote work (at least in a hybrid model) as an essential condition.

Under the new rules in the Labour Code, an employee can designate any place to perform remote work, subject to the approval of the employer. Any change in the place of work similarly requires the employer's approval. The employer may also specify where the work may be performed, for example at the employee's place of residence or in a given territory (e.g. Poland or the EU).