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We provide legal support to businesses in matters relating to the regulation of employment relationships and all related issues. We handle management contracts, copyright agreements, non-compete clauses, and matters concerning personal data protection. Our particular speciality is collective labour law: we draft, negotiate, and update workplace regulations, including work regulations, remuneration and bonus policies, collective bargaining agreements, and anti-bullying policies. We also advise and represent our clients in all employment-related disputes, including disputes involving the National Labour Inspectorate, the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS), and trade unions.
Partner at GJW Law Firm, attorney-at-law, and Head of the Corporate Law practice – transactions, transformations, and due diligence – as well as the Cross-Border Legal practice. Her areas of expertise also include investment processes, EU funds, and employment law. She has more than a dozen years of professional experience and has led the legal support of numerous high-value projects.
We advise on the protection of intellectual property (IP) in employment relationships and B2B arrangements: we draft agreements, NDA clauses, non-compete provisions, and internal policies, define the rules governing the use of employee-created works, and protect the interests of both employers and employees.
We support employers in their relations with trade unions: we conduct negotiations, assist in the conclusion of collective labour agreements, and provide representation and advice in collective disputes, collective redundancy procedures, and crisis situations. We help ensure lawful and effective social dialogue.
We assist in defending against termination of employment contracts: we analyse whether the employer’s decision is justified, prepare appeals, and represent clients before the labour court in seeking reinstatement or the compensation due.
We advise on non-compete obligations: we draft and review agreements, define their scope, and determine any compensation that may be due. We represent clients in disputes, ensuring the effective enforcement of contractual provisions. We also develop and implement internal procedures supporting the enforcement of contractual regulations.
We draft and negotiate management contracts: we regulate the rules on remuneration, liability, and non-compete obligations. We support clients in shaping relationships with management staff and represent them in court disputes concerning settlements, bonuses, social security contributions, and management board liability.
We represent employers and employees in labour law disputes concerning remuneration, termination of employment contracts, employees’ rights and obligations, employee liability, workplace bullying, and discrimination. We provide comprehensive support at the pre-litigation stage, during mediation, and in court proceedings.
We advise on workplace accidents: we determine the circumstances of incidents, support clients in pursuing claims, and represent them before the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS), the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP), and the courts, as well as in negotiations with insurance companies. We help minimise legal risks.
We provide legal support in matters relating to workplace bullying and discrimination: we analyse situations, represent clients in proceedings, and assist in implementing anti-bullying and equal treatment procedures within organisations. We draft internal workplace policies and conduct training for management staff.
We draft, review, and update workplace regulations, remuneration and bonus policies, and Company Social Benefits Fund (ZFŚS) regulations. We support their implementation, advise during consultations with trade unions, and ensure compliance with labour law.
we support business owners and individuals holding managerial functions in the proper implementation of labor law regulations and in disputes with employees.
we assist those applying labor law regulations in their day-to-day practice.
we provide comprehensive legal support for corporate lawyers coordinating legal processes who do not specialize specifically in labor law.
we support them in asserting their rights in relations with their employers.
Representation of a Client before the Regional Court in disputes with the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) concerning the obligation of a board member providing work under a managerial contract to be subject to social insurance.
Providing legal opinions and preparing documents in the area of collective labor law – agreements with trade unions, regulations for conducting elections to the works council, and agreements between the employer and the works council.
Comprehensive legal services for the process of unifying the CCLA at the headquarters and branches – providing legal support during negotiations on the employer’s side, including: ongoing legal consultations, drafting CCLA provisions, and preparing recommendations and proposed solutions.
Advising during the restructuring process of a manufacturing company employing several hundred employees.
Representing employers in court proceedings regarding, among others: non-competition agreements (non-compete clauses), appeals against termination of employment, mobbing (workplace harassment), discrimination, and the protection of personal rights.
Legal opinions and expert reports concerning, among others: the processing of personal data of job candidates and employees, working time, business trips, holiday leaves, remuneration systems, occupational health and safety (OHS) and fire protection regulations, rules for eyeglasses reimbursement, long-service awards (jubilee awards), the recruitment process, the justification for severance pay, excused and unexcused absences from work, and non-competition agreements.
At GJW Law Firm, we provide full-spectrum employment and labor law advisory for domestic and international clients operating across Poland. Our expertise covers strategic HR consulting, collective labor relations, and ongoing employment management. We support both corporate employers and HR departments throughout the entire employment lifecycle — from the early recruitment and onboarding phase to corporate restructuring, collective redundancies, and post-employment compliance. Our goal is to ensure that every employment decision is legally secure, financially optimal, and aligned with the long-term strategic objectives of the organization.
Cross-Border Employment and Global Mobility The foundation of a secure international operation is a robust and fully compliant employment structure. We provide specialized advisory that goes beyond standard employment contracts, combining local labor regulations with international mobility frameworks. Our team handles the complex legal and tax implications of cross-border employment, including the posting of workers, dual employment structures, and immigration requirements. We assist multinational corporations in harmonizing their global HR policies and codes of conduct with the strict requirements of Polish labor law, ensuring seamless operations while mitigating the risks of regulatory penalties and employment disputes.
We offer comprehensive legal and tax advisory for employment relations and workforce management in Poland — covering cross-border mobility, HR transaction structuring, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
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