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Labour law

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.

Paulina Meller-Kmiecik

Head of practice

Paulina Meller-Kmiecik
Attorney-at-law, Partner

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.

Our services

What we offer

Our clients

Who we advice

  • Entrepreneurs

    we support business owners and individuals holding managerial functions in the proper implementation of labor law regulations and in disputes with employees.

  • HR Professionals and Heads of HR

    we assist those applying labor law regulations in their day-to-day practice.

  • In-house Lawyers

    we provide comprehensive legal support for corporate lawyers coordinating legal processes who do not specialize specifically in labor law.

  • Managers and Board Members

    we support them in asserting their rights in relations with their employers.

Our work

Selected projects

  • Drafting and Negotiating Managerial Contracts and Management Services Agreements

  • Client Representation in Disputes with the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS)

    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.

  • Preparation of Documents in the Field of Collective Labor Law

    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 Support for the Unification of the Company Collective Labour Agreement (ZUZP) in a Power Grid Operator and its Branches

    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.

  • Labor Law Advisory in Corporate Restructuring

    Advising during the restructuring process of a manufacturing company employing several hundred employees.

  • Representation of Employers in Proceedings Before the Labor Court

    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.

  • Representation in Court Disputes Concerning Managerial Contracts

  • Numerous Legal Opinions and Expert Reports on Complex Labor Law Issues

    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.

Our team

Dedicated experts

Paulina Meller-Kmiecik

Attorney-at-law, Partner, Head of Practice

Marta Rospądek

Attorney-at-law

Czesław Starosta

Attorney-at-law

Anis Benamer

Attorney-at-law

Filip Kaplita

Attorney-at-law

Anna Gudańska

Attorney-at-law
Cross-border

Labour law cross-border

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.

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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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