An employment contract is one of the basic forms of employment in Poland. What distinguishes it from other “employment contracts” (e.g., commission contracts or B2B contracts) is that it is subject to the regulations contained in the Labor Code regarding the rights and obligations of the employee and the employer. So what are the characteristics of a contractual employment relationship?
read moreLeased vehicles or machines may have defects that are visible already at the commencement of their use (e.g. paint damage, damaged machine components). Defects may also become apparent during the use of a vehicle or machine. Who is liable for the detected defects and which of them may constitute grounds for the lessee to assert rights under the statutory warranty? Who should report the defect? And most importantly – who is liable for defects in the leased item: the lessor or the seller of the vehicle or machine?
read moreOne might think that a liquidator acts solely for the benefit of the company and all its shareholders, but nothing could be further from the truth. Sometimes, a liquidator is unreliable and acts solely to protect the interests of one of the shareholders. Is there a remedy for this? Fortunately, yes. The shareholders themselves can take action, and if they cannot agree among themselves, the Commercial Companies Code provides for the possibility of dismissing an unreliable liquidator through the courts.
read moreIn business transactions, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that a signed contract or issued invoice fully secures your interests. In reality, civil law works differently – most claims have their own “expiry date.” The limitation period is one of those legal concepts that seems straightforward at first glance, yet in practice raises many doubts. This leads to questions such as: does every invoice really have a lifespan of 3 or 6 years? When does the limitation period begin? Can its running be interrupted? And why can a simple request to pay in instalments sometimes reset the entire process?
read moreDo you design logos, create websites, or write computer programs? Do you spend at least a dozen hours on a project, send the finished design along with an invoice, and not get paid? What legal mechanisms included in the contract can increase your chances of getting paid for your work? And do all the ways of securing payment actually stem directly from the regulations?
read moreWhat is “workation”? Is “workation” regulated in Polish law? How can the principles of “workation” be established in an employment contract?
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.
