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We invite you to read our latest Employment Practice Q4 Newsletter, which provides a summary of the current news, legislative proposals, and significant case law and positions of authorities from this year. In this edition, we cover a range of topics, including, among others: ◾ The Act on the protection of whistleblowers ◾ Platform Directive ◾ ESG regulations in Poland ◾ New definition of mobbing ◾ The draft act on minimum wage for work ◾ The draft act on artificial intelligence systems ◾ Many other current topics important from an HR perspective You can access the publication on Linklaters’ Knowledge Portal: ENG: https://lnkd.in/dYiPpWbK PL: https://lnkd.in/dK_n8EqR Whether you are an HR professional, in-house counsel, or business leader, our newsletter is designed to support you in making informed decisions that protect your organization. Should you have any questions related to employment law, feel free to contact Warsaw head of employment, Monika Krzyszkowska-Dąbrowska.

W dynamicznie rozwijającym się świecie biznesu konieczność pozyskania dodatkowego kapitału często staje się kluczowym etapem dla przedsiębiorstw dążących do ekspansji. Zachęcamy do lektury artykułu Michał Wołangiewicz i Jakub Gerula w dzisiejszym wydaniu Rzeczpospolita, omawiającego temat finansowania przez fundusze inwestycyjne. https://lnkd.in/dPc8xJ7D

📢 We have advised INVESTIKA Real Estate Fund, acting in cooperation with its joint venture partner BUD HOLDINGS, on the acquisition of a logistics portfolio in Poland from 7R SA. This acquisition marks the largest logistics property investment transaction completed in Poland this year and the second largest in Central Europe in 2024.  The 212,500 sqm portfolio comprises five logistics parks: 7R Park Bydgoszcz I, 7R City Park Gdańsk Airport I, 7R City Flex Kraków Airport I, 7R Park Kielce, and 7R City Park Poznań West. The transaction was led by Adriana Andrzejewska, with essential support from Marta Strykowska from the Warsaw real estate practice. The wider advisory team included Aleksandra Mielniczuk, Joanna Roman, and Aleksandra Stanulewicz (real estate), Marta Domino, Marcin Nowak, and Przemyslaw Sanka (banking and finance). Congratulations to our client and all parties and advisers involved! Read more on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/dNkanShu #RealEstate #logistics #investment #Poland

🎄 Zapytaliśmy nasze koleżanki i kolegów, jaką supermoc chcieliby znaleźć pod choinką. Propozycje były różne – od szybkiego billowania, przez bezbolesne wstawanie rano i przesuwanie terminów, aż po teleportację. Na nadchodzące Święta, życzymy wiele radości i spokoju, a każdy dzień Nowego Roku niech obfituje w solidną dawkę supermocy! 🦸🏻♂️   ***   🎄 We asked our colleagues what superpower they would like to find under the Christmas tree. The answers varied – from fast billing, painless mornings, and moving deadlines, to teleportation.   For the upcoming holidays, we wish you lots of joy and peace, and may every day of the New Year be filled with a strong dose of superpower! 🦸🏻♂️

The Warsaw banking and finance team featuring Marta Domino and Michał de Białynia Woycikiewicz, have advised Grupa TAURON on a landmark financial agreement aimed at advancing Poland's energy transition. Tauron secured a PLN 11 billion loan agreement with Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, utilising funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. This move represents a significant step in modernising Poland's energy infrastructure and aligning with global energy transformation trends.   Congratulations to all the parties involved!   #NRRP #KPO #Energy #Transition

On 25 December 2024, the Act of 14 June 2024 on the Protection of Whistleblowers will be fully effective, bringing changes in respect of external reporting. Łukasz Burakowski and Michał Góral share their insights in the 15th issue of "HR in the Know" on how it will impact private entities. Read the publication on Linklaters’ Knowledge Portal: PL: https://lnkd.in/eh8cbwTq EN: https://lnkd.in/esWFCVUS #HRintheKnow #Whistleblowers #ExternalReporting #Employment

On December 12, in collaboration with the British Polish Chamber of Commerce (BPCC), Monika Krzyszkowska-Dąbrowska, Katarzyna Magnuska, and Katarzyna Wieczorek, PhD conducted a webinar titled "Directive on Pay Equality and Transparency: Changing the Rules of the Game".   🗂 During the webinar, we explored several pivotal topics, including: ◾ five essential actions every employer should take right now to align with the directive's requirements, ◾ a detailed understanding of the implementation timeline: what changes need to be implemented in companies in 2025 and why? Who will have to report the pay gap for the entire 2026 calendar year? ◾ crucial modifications needed in recruitment processes to adhere to the directive's guidelines: what should be modified in the recruitment processes? ◾ strategic navigation through salary grades, bonuses, and discretionary benefits to ensure compliance: pitfalls of the grading table and criteria ◾ the implications of ending salary confidentiality: what will job candidates, employees, and employee representatives be able to learn?   Preparing the company to meet the Directive's requirements will include a review of current pay policies, the introduction of appropriate systems for monitoring and reporting data, and the education of management on the importance of pay equity. This will enable companies to effectively implement the new rules. In fact, there is not much time left to complete all the preparations.   Thank you to all the participants who joined the webinar! Stay tuned for announcements on our further initiatives, where we will continue to delve into this significant topic.   #Employment #WorkplaceTransparency #PayEquality

Last Friday, December 6th, we had the privilege of participating in the 6th edition of the ICC Poland International Chamber of Commerce Charity Christmas Dinner. This wonderful event not only captures the festive Christmas spirit but also highlights the importance of community and kindness in helping those in need.   Every year, the highlight of the evening is a charity auction, which this year successfully raised an impressive 124,000 PLN for the Fundacja po DRUGIE. The foundation plays a crucial role in supporting homeless youth and young adults, providing them with the assistance and resources they need to build brighter futures.   For those who couldn't attend, there's still an opportunity to contribute. The online auction remains open until December 20th, featuring a selection of fantastic items to bid on: https://lnkd.in/d2fZmyt6. Your participation can make a meaningful difference.   👏 A special congratulations to Justyna Szpara, FCIArb for spearheading this annual initiative and contributing to its ongoing success. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the dedicated organizing committee (with Agata Zwolankiewicz as a member) for orchestrating such an extraordinary evening. We are incredibly proud to have been part of an event that combines celebration with the spirit of giving.   🎥 To experience some of the magic from the evening, and see the impact of this inspiring event, watch the video from the Christmas Charity Dinner: https://lnkd.in/dv2QaPv3

📢 We have advised INVESTIKA Real Estate Fund, acting in cooperation with its joint venture partner BUD HOLDINGS on the acquisition of the P180 office building in Warsaw from Skanska Commercial Development Europe. Located in the Mokotów office hub, P180 is a premium 15-floor building with 32,000 sqm of office and retail space, featuring top sustainability credentials with LEED Platinum, WELL Gold and Building Without Barriers certifications. The transaction was led by Adriana Andrzejewska, supported by Bartosz Boenigk from the Warsaw real estate practice. The wider advisory team included Ewa Sinkiewicz, Aleksandra Mielniczuk, Joanna Roman, and Aleksandra Stanulewicz (real estate), Marta Domino, Maciej Chęciński, and Helena Grzywaczewska (banking and finance), Daria Wojciechowska, LL.M. Eur. and Marcelina Sługocka (TMT/IP). Congratulations to our client and all parties and advisers involved! Read more on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8EVn3AJ #RealEstate #office #investment #Poland

W piątek 6 grudnia 2024 r. na stronach Rządowego Centrum Legislacji pojawiła się kolejna, czwarta już wersja projektu nowelizacji ustawy o krajowym systemie cyberbezpieczeństwa, zmierzającej do implementowania dyrektywy NIS2.   Zapraszamy do lektury najnowszego wydania Tech in the Know, w którym Szymon Sieniewicz, LL.M. Eur., CIPP/E, Aleksandra Czubek, LL.M. i Małgorzata Czubernat omawiają najważniejsze zmiany: https://lnkd.in/dZv9wRxr   O listopadowym projekcie i głównych założeniach nowelizacji szerzej pisaliśmy w poprzedniej odsłonie naszego cyklu: https://lnkd.in/d3jBfyDs   W razie jakichkolwiek pytań zapraszamy do kontaktu z Szymon Sieniewicz, LL.M. Eur., CIPP/E, kierującym warszawskim zespołem TMT/IP.   #TechintheKnow #NIS2 #Cyberbezpieczeństwo #Cyber