On August 23 2013 a material amendment to the Labour Code entered into force.

In Q4 2014 the cabinet is to adopt a draft amendment to the Labour Code. The changes are to pertain to but not be limited to the principles of the fixed-term employment.

On 17 June 2014, Directive 2014/67/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 came into force.

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An amendment to the Labour Code came into force broadening the scope of the classifications of work allowed on Sundays and holidays.

To date, it was possible to declare as invalid administrative decisions issued in breach of the law regardless of when they were issued.

Significant changes to the derivatives market are being introduced by EU Regulation No. 648/2012 on OTC derivatives, central counterparties and trade repositories which entered into force on 16 August 2012.

On 1 April 2015, an amendment to the Labour Code will come into force aimed at facilitating pre-employment health screening.

One of the rare European economies to maintain growth during the latest economic crisis, Poland is also continuing on its path of legislative reform.

The resolution of November 21, 2012 (III PZP 6/12) adopted by seven judges of the Supreme Court provides that trade union’s refusal to provide information on all employees protected by it does not release the employer from the duty to cooperate with such union in individual matters of such employees, if such information has been requested by the employer without a reasonable need.

It is relatively easy to secure under Polish law a simple financing, where a single lender extends a loan to a single borrower.

Effective April 23, 2013, Polish securities laws were amended primarily in connection with an effort to transpose in Poland the 2010 amendments to the EU Prospectus Directive, and also to tighten up various securities regulations in other respects.

The Amendment will enter into force upon the lapse of 6 months from the day of its announcement in the Journal of Laws.

As of 1 January 2021, the minimum wage has increased and it is now PLN 2,800 gross per month.

In January and February 2016, a number of substantial amendments to labour law regulations came into force, in particular...

In January and February 2016, a number of substantial amendments to labour law regulations came into force...

On 24 July 2015 and on 11 September 2015, the most significant amendments in recent years to the Act of 30 June 2000 - the Industrial Property Law, were adopted.

Polish energy sector offers a wide range of business opportunities for foreign capital.

Planned limitations in trade in real estate, as well as in the shares of companies which are owners and perpetual usufructuaries of agricultural real estate.

On 28 December 2012, the President signed the Waste Law of 14 December 2012.