We advise exclusively on the employer's side — on HR matters, reorganisations, inspections and employment litigation. We also understand the arguments of the opposing party, because they often determine the outcome of a case.
Most employment disputes are lost because of documentation: an improperly worded reason for dismissal, outdated workplace regulations or an unsigned job description. That is why we focus both on day-to-day legal support and on preparing documentation that will withstand scrutiny in court if a dispute arises.
Employment and Employee Documentation
We prepare and audit employment contracts, civil law agreements and management contracts, including non-compete, confidentiality, intellectual property and employee financial liability clauses. We draft workplace regulations, remuneration policies, company social benefits fund regulations, remote work policies, anti-mobbing policies and whistleblowing procedures. We advise on bonus schemes and variable remuneration, as well as preparing organisations for pay transparency obligations.
Termination of Employment and Reorganisations
Terminating an employment contract is one of the areas where mistakes are easiest to make and hardest to correct. We prepare notices of termination and dismissals without notice, ensuring that the reasons given are specific, genuine and capable of being substantiated, as well as separation agreements. We manage collective redundancy processes: from determining whether the circumstances constitute collective redundancies, through consultations with trade unions or employee representatives, to preparing redundancy regulations and implementation schedules. We advise on transfers of undertakings to new employers, outsourcing and workforce restructuring associated with corporate transactions.
Working Time, Remuneration and Payroll Matters
We advise on working time systems and schedules, reference periods, overtime and work on non-working days, on-call duties and working time records — particularly in organisations operating continuously, including healthcare providers. We review remuneration and deduction policies, business travel expenses and non-salary benefits. We assess B2B cooperation models for the risk of their classification being challenged by the Polish Social Insurance Institution or a court, and help restructure such arrangements where the risk is significant.
Workplace Conflicts, Mobbing and Internal Investigations
We conduct internal investigations into workplace bullying (mobbing), discrimination, breaches of ethical standards and whistleblower reports. We define the scope of investigations, conduct interviews, prepare reports and recommendations for employers, while ensuring the protection of reporting individuals and the lawful processing of data collected during the investigation. We advise on how to respond when allegations prove unfounded and how to minimise the risk of claims following the conclusion of an investigation.
Inspections and Employment Litigation
We represent employers during inspections by the National Labour Inspectorate and in subsequent proceedings, in social security matters and in employment litigation involving reinstatement, compensation, overtime pay, determination of the existence of an employment relationship and compensation for workplace bullying. We also handle matters involving trade unions and works councils. In cases involving multiple similar claims — common in large organisations — we develop a consistent defence strategy rather than handling each case independently.
Employment Law for Employers – Dismissals, Policies and Disputes - Styczynski-Keller
