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Discrimination in the Polish Labor Code

Publication date: January 07, 2025

What is the prohibition of discrimination?

The prohibition of discrimination at work is included in Article 183a) of the Labour Code and in the Constitution in Article 32, which requires equal treatment in all aspects, including those related to work.

Discrimination may be related to;

  • gender,
  • age,
  • disability,
  • race,
  • religion,
  • nationality,
  • views,
  • origin,
  • religion or sexual orientation
  • either due to employment for a fixed or indefinite period or on a full-time or part-time basis.

The above criteria are not socially acceptable and any unjustified unequal treatment of employees is considered discrimination.

Direct and indirect discrimination

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Alternative Investment Companies – practical comments

Publication date: December 02, 2024

Alternative investment companies are a specific form of investment activity introduced into the Polish legal system within the framework of the provisions on investment funds, and specifically in the context of managing alternative investment funds. These regulations are contained in the Act of 27 May 2004 on investment funds and the Act of 22 July 2005 on the management of alternative investment funds, Journal of Laws 2024.1034. AIICs are therefore a specific form of asset management that creates the possibility of investing in alternative assets, such as real estate, private equity, raw materials or debt, while maintaining high flexibility in terms of investment strategies.

Legal Basis for Alternative Investment Companies

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KIELTYKA GLADKOWSKI KG LEGAL TAKES PART IN THE EVENT “KRAKÓW: City – space for business. Synergy for the reconstruction of Ukraine”, January 15, 2024

Publication date: December 11, 2023

On January 15, 2024, there will be held the event KRAKÓW: City – space for business. Synergy for the reconstruction of Ukraine. The event is organized by the Polis-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce within the framework of the social campaign “Partnership and Employment” and the project “Work for Reconstruction of Entrepreneurship in Ukraine.” The event will provide a unique platform for diverse professionals, thought leaders, and stakeholders to come together and discuss critical issues surrounding urban development, business opportunities, and collaborative efforts for the reconstruction of Ukraine. The conference will cover a wide range of topics such as urban planning, sustainable development, and the role of businesses in contributing to the reconstruction efforts in Ukraine. Renowned experts and speakers will share valuable insights, best practices, and innovative ideas, fostering a rich exchange of knowledge and experience. Participation in the Conference will be an enriching experience. The insights we will gain and connections made will undoubtedly contribute to our professional growth. The event will be participated by Weronika Mazurek on behalf of KIELTYKA GLADKOWSKI KG LEGAL.

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FINANCING FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES COMPANIES IN POLAND. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS HAS STARTED

publication date: February 13, 2023

The Polish National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management has announced another call for applications for co-financing under the priority program Energia Plus. Entrepreneurs can apply for co-financing, e.g. to renewable energy sources.

The goal of the Energia Plus program is to reduce the negative impact of enterprises on the environment by supporting investment projects. The budget allocated to support investments in the fourth call for proposals has just been announced and amounts to PLN 566.9 million.

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KIELTYKA GLADKOWSKI KG LEGAL IS INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT “SYSTEMIC DESIGN AND KIELTYKA GLADKOWSKI KG LEGAL IS INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT “SYSTEMIC DESIGN AND SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE FOR MEDTECH MANUFACTURING (SYSTEMA)” FOR MEDTECH MANUFACTURING (SYSTEMA)”

KIELTYKA GLADKOWSKI KG LEGAL takes part in the project “Systemic Design and Sustainable Healthcare for MedTech Manufacturing (SysteMA)”. One of elements of the project is led by the Life Science Cluster in Krakow and the MedSilesia cluster. The latter became involved in activities to raise awareness and knowledge in the field of the circular economy.

The research is part of the EIT Manufacturing project SysteMA (Systemic Design and Sustainable Healthcare for MedTech Manufacturing), which focuses on the role of MedTech manufacturing towards the environmental, social, and economic sustainability of healthcare systems. The project aims to create online training courses on this topic, providing EU companies with actionable skills to improve the sustainability of their products and processes and seize new market opportunities.

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