EU Directive 2023/970 obligates member states to adapt regulations regarding pay transparency in the workplace to EU standards. Its goal is to eliminate the gender pay gap and strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay by increasing wage transparency and improving mechanisms for enforcing employees’ rights. These are not just fine-sounding slogans – employers will face real obligations. Some of the changes introduced will require long-term preparation.
read moreToday, almost every business entity has a website, and many also have their own application or online system. As a result, UX (user experience) and UI (user interface) are playing an increasingly important role, as they concern the design of user experiences and the appearance of interfaces (for example, the ease of navigating a website or the logic behind an application’s functionality). Therefore, when entering into a contract with a UX or UI designer, it is worth paying attention to several details that can significantly improve the efficiency of the cooperation.
read moreWhen designing labels for cosmetic products, one must primarily keep in mind the binding legal regulations that strictly define the content of information that must be included on the label. The rules for labeling cosmetic products are regulated by EU Regulation 1223/2009. This regulation provides detailed guidelines regarding the appearance of cosmetic labels. This is intended to ensure a high level of consumer protection, including health protection.
read moreIn recent years, Poland has seen a significant increase in the number of foreign workers. In practice, their employment often leads to confusion between three distinct legal institutions: the work permit, the residence card, and the posting of workers. Although all of them concern the legality of residence and the performance of work, their functions, legal bases, and application are entirely different. Choosing the appropriate route not only ensures compliance with the required formalities but also makes it possible to avoid often long waiting times for an administrative decision.
read moreAre you a distributor of cosmetic products? You also bear specific responsibilities regarding product labeling!
It might seem that the manufacturer is fully responsible for a product’s appearance, its name, and the markings displayed on its packaging. In reality, the matter is much more complex. Of course, the manufacturer determines the product’s aesthetic qualities and properties. However, when it comes to the information included on the label, the distributor must exercise heightened diligence.
EU law imposes specific “due diligence” obligations on distributors when placing cosmetic products on the market, and failure to comply may lead to serious consequences.
Shares in an LLC can generally be traded fairly freely. In the context of transferring such shares, the most common case is their sale. Shares can also, for example, be pledged or gifted. However, before any such transaction, it is necessary to check whether legal regulations or the company’s articles of association impose any restrictions in this regard.
read moreSince 2016, Attorney Daria Milewska has been listed among the French-speaking lawyers at the Embassy of France in Poland, and since 2025 attorney-at-law Maria Czechowska-Kowalczyk has also been listed therein. This recognition confirms the expertise of MILEWSKA Legal in providing legal services to French-speaking clients.
