Significant changes in court proceedings involving employees
31 October 2023
Recent amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure and the Act on Court Fees in Civil Cases have led to a significant improvement in the procedural situation of employees pursuing their rights in court. Although Polish labour courts were already perceived as pro-employee, the legislator has recently introduced or modified existing solutions to protect the interests of employees by requiring the employer to continue to employ them during court proceedings and has also facilitated the pursuit of claims by abolishing the court fees on lawsuits. These solutions may contribute to more frequent court proceedings against employers by employees, and these proceedings will entail greater risks for employers.
Clifford Chance
