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Employment law for employers

Legal support for employers in Katowice and across Silesia, also available online.

Employment law for employers covers contracts, workplace policies, ending employment relationships and disputes with employees. We help businesses in Katowice and Silesia limit the risk of claims and handle matters in line with the law.

What does employment law support cover?

Employment law for employers means legal support for a company in its relations with the people it employs. It covers preparing and amending contracts, workplace policies and HR documentation, as well as terminating contracts (including by notice and, for serious employee misconduct, without notice — so-called disciplinary dismissal), handling disputes with employees, and representing the employer in dealings with the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP). The goal is to keep the company compliant with the law and to limit the risk of claims.

Scope of services

Preparing employment contracts as well as civil-law contracts and B2B agreements
Workplace and pay policies and employee documentation
Ending contracts: notice of termination and termination without notice (disciplinary dismissal)
Representation in employment disputes before the labor court
Support in dealings with the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP)

Frequently asked questions

Can a contract of mandate (civil-law contract) be used instead of an employment contract?

As a rule, no, if the work has the features of an employment relationship: performed under the employer's direction, at a set place and time. Such a contract can be reclassified as an employment contract, which can bring claims from the person employed, backdated social security (ZUS) and tax liabilities, and liability for a regulatory offense. Before choosing a form of engagement (including a contract of mandate or B2B cooperation), it's worth reviewing the actual scope of duties involved.

How do you correctly terminate an employment contract with an employee?

It depends on the type of contract and the grounds for termination. Terminating an employment contract by notice (whether for a fixed or indefinite term) as a rule requires stating a specific, genuine reason and observing the notice period. We help choose the right approach and prepare documents to limit the risk of a claim for reinstatement or compensation.

What should we do when the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) announces an inspection?

It's worth first putting HR documentation in order and checking that contracts and working-time records comply with the law. The employer can act through a proxy. We can review your documents before the inspection and support you during the inspection itself.