Workplace dynamic has always spearheaded legislative change. Change is the only certainty in employment law. Since the global pandemic broke out, we have been witnessing tremendous economic and social changes, which may now make their way to the Polish Labour Code.… Continue Reading
Between 23 and 26 May 2019, more than 400 million European citizens will have the right to vote in the European Parliament elections. This is where the similarities between the CEE countries seem to end. Voters in the Czech Republic will be voting on 24 and 25 May 2019, in Slovak Republic on 25 May … Continue Reading
This post follows up on previous articles on the reprivatization of property in Warsaw and the governmental commission reviewing the legality of the process (see here and here). At a press conference on October 11, First Deputy Minister of Justice Patryk Jaki outlined the law that is to regulate property reprivatization in Poland. It is … Continue Reading
In our blog posting back in February 2017, we wrote that the Polish Parliament had adopted a very controversial piece of legislation appointing an ad hoc Parliamentary Commission to review and deal with “reprivatization” decisions in Warsaw. The term “reprivatization” refers to the real property that had previously been in private hands until the end … Continue Reading
In a globalized world, the ability to transfer data between organizations located in different parts of the world is of the utmost importance. The EU Data Protection Directive (GDPR), which will apply from 25 May 2018, governs the international transfer of personal data. Data Transfer Within the EU The free exchange of personal data between … Continue Reading
While the Act on Electromobility is still in preparation, the Polish Minister of Energy brings a Policy for the Deployment of Alternative Fuels Infrastructure in its Easter egg basket. The goals for electricity, along with natural gas (CNG, LNG), are set out for 2020 and 2025.… Continue Reading
Legislation recently passed by the Polish Parliament grants a Parliamentary Commission the right to rescind reprivatization decisions previously issued with respect to real property in the city of Warsaw. Such a rescission would remove the legal grounds for return of the property to the ex-owner or its legal successor, which could lead to seizure of … Continue Reading
Polish law continues its drive toward regulating commercial activities in Poland. This time, it is with the new Act on Counteracting Abuse of Contractual Advantage in Trading Agricultural and Grocery Products, signed into law by the President, will enter into force in six months’ time, on 12 July 2017. The Act aims to restore the … Continue Reading
Certain changes in regulations, somewhat challenging for the renewable energy sector, and the government’s declarations of support to the coal industry might suggest that Poland is not much interested in “going green”. Still, it turns out that electric cars may fit in its energy strategy just well. Surely, the electric cars are as “green” as … Continue Reading
It will be a story about how the Law chases after the ever-changing world, especially the technology aspect in that world, and how it is difficult for the Law to catch up – and even if it makes the run, achieving the anticipated goal is not certain. The Law in Poland was tasked with the … Continue Reading
If you are in the finance world you will have heard the word “FinTech” (unless you are having a gap year or are living under a rock), one of the most popular finance buzzwords in use today. Some argue that FinTech may be a bubble – and one that is set to burst shortly – … Continue Reading
Last Monday (October 31, 2016) turned out to be a black one for non-public investment funds in Poland (i.e. closed-end investment funds known as FIZAN). There was uproar in the business environment and among tax advisors; many could not believe what they had heard. A group of MPs of the ruling party, Law and Justice … Continue Reading
