Employee guide

"A woman isn't fit for managerial positions" – on discrimination in the workplace

Every day at work, many women struggle not only with their professional duties, but also with invisible barriers – discrimination that breaches the principles of equal treatment in employment. Discrimination in the workplace, both direct and indirect, creeps into working conditions, causing women's achievements to be systematically overlooked and their value undermined. In this article we hear the story of Karolina, who faces unequal treatment every day in a male-dominated industry. How does she cope with exclusion? What emotions arise from knowing that her work and competences are judged through the lens of gender?

Termination of a Fixed-Term Employment Contract

Have you ever wondered how to effectively terminate a fixed-term employment contract? Whether you're an employee wanting to change your career path or an employer facing the need for reorganisation, knowing the rules for terminating an employment contract is essential. The Polish Labour Code provides for various ways of ending a fixed-term employment contract, but the process can seem complicated. In this article, we explain how to properly carry out the termination of a fixed-term employment contract, when it's necessary to state the reason for termination, and what formalities are involved in a termination statement. You'll also learn what notice period you're entitled to depending on your length of service, and what rights you have during that period.

Special leave due to the death of a family member

Life can take us by surprise when we least expect it, especially when we lose someone close. In such moments it is hard to think about work or duties, and formalities seem completely irrelevant. Fortunately, labour law provides for special leave, which allows an employee to pause for a moment and grieve at their own pace. In this article we explain who is entitled to special leave in the event of the death of a family member, how many days off can be granted, and what formalities are required.

The four-day workweek in Poland – revolution or catastrophe?

Is the four-day workweek the key to employee happiness and greater work productivity, or a utopian idea that will do more harm than good? The topic is stirring up ever greater emotions in Poland. Experts are divided, and employers and employees are asking themselves: is shortening the working week to four days a step in the right direction?

Can an employee on sick leave (L4) be dismissed?

Sick leave is one of the most important tools protecting an employee during incapacity for work. An employee who is on sick leave enjoys legal protection that prevents the employer from terminating the employment contract while the leave lasts. But does full protection always apply, and can the employer terminate the contract of an employee who is on sick leave (L4)? In this article we discuss the rules of protection, the exceptions, and the situations in which an employer can end the employment relationship.

Application for paternity leave – how to submit it and make full use of your rights?

Want to take paternity leave but don't know where to start? In this article you'll find all the key information about submitting an application for paternity leave and transferred maternity leave. You'll learn where to download a free application template in PDF or DOC format, what documents are required, and what deadlines you need to meet so that your employer has no grounds to refuse.