Bullying, PIP and L4. Employers face major challenges

The article discusses upcoming labor law changes in Poland, focusing on new regulations regarding workplace bullying, the reform of the National Labor Inspectorate, and modifications to sick leave policies. Legal expert Łukasz Chruściel highlights the challenges companies face in adapting to these changes, particularly the continued liability of employers for bullying incidents, which may leave perpetrators unpunished. He also critiques the vagueness of definitions in the new laws and emphasizes the need for proactive measures against bullying. Additionally, the article addresses the implications of the National Labor Inspectorate's reform, which grants inspectors new powers, and the complexities surrounding the classification of employment contracts. Finally, it touches on the new sick leave rules allowing employees to work elsewhere while on leave, raising concerns about potential abuse of the system.