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Defense Against Termination of Employment

We support clients in situations requiring in-depth legal analysis, a strategic approach, and effective protection of the interests of parties to an employment relationship—both at the stage of making HR decisions and during dispute proceedings. Our attorneys-at-law specializing in labor law support both employers and employees at every stage of the case—from the initial analysis of the legal situation and the development of an action strategy to representation in proceedings before labor courts.

We ensure that the contract termination process is carried out lawfully, efficiently, and with full respect for the interests of the party we represent. Wherever possible, we strive to work out amicable solutions. However, if a dispute enters the litigation stage, we effectively represent our clients before administrative bodies and courts. We provide support in cases concerning notice of termination of an employment contract, termination of an employment relationship, and appeals against termination to the labor court.

Employer Support

We advise employers on safely and lawfully executing employment termination processes, mitigating the risk of disputes and employee claims.

The scope of our services includes, in particular:
  • analyzing the justification and correctness of the planned notice or termination of contracts, in particular employment contracts, mandate contracts, specific task contracts, and managerial contracts,
  • drafting justifications (statements of reasons) for contract terminations in compliance with current labor court jurisprudence,
  • advising on terminating contracts with employees covered by special employment protection, particularly in cases concerning the dismissal of an employee of pre-retirement age, the termination of a contract with a pregnant woman, or an employee protected as a trade union activist,
  • providing support in terminating cooperation with executive management and key personnel,
  • developing an employment termination strategy, including settlement negotiations,
  • representing clients in court proceedings concerning appeals against termination,
  • auditing HR procedures related to the termination of employment relationships.

Employee Defense

We provide employees with comprehensive legal assistance in the event of an unjustified or unlawful termination of an employment contract or the application of other forms of termination by the employer. Our lawyers specializing in labor law help assess the legality of the employer’s actions and support employees in asserting their claims, including preparing an appeal against the termination of an employment contract to the labor court.

We offer employees, in particular:
  • analyzing the compliance of the termination with labor law regulations,
  • assessing the correctness of the stated reason for contract termination,
  • drafting an appeal against the termination of an employment contract to the labor court,
  • pursuing claims for reinstatement to work or compensation for the unjustified termination of an employment contract,
  • representing employees in disputes before the labor court and in settlement negotiations,
  • providing support for employees covered by special employment protection (e.g., trade union activists, pregnant women, employees of pre-retirement age),
  • advising in situations of terminations motivated by conflict, reorganization, or allegations concerning the performance of employee duties.

Our Approach

We combine litigation experience with a practical understanding of labor market realities. We focus on the swift identification of legal risks and the selection of the most effective action strategy—regardless of whether the goal is to defend the employer’s decision or to protect the stability of the employee’s employment.

We strive for solutions that limit conflict escalation while ensuring the full legal protection of our clients.

Labor law is one of the key specializations of the GJW Gramza i Wspólnicy Law Firm. Our office is located in Poznań, but we provide legal assistance in the field of labor law both on-site and in the form of online consultations.

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