Labour law

How much time do I have to appeal against termination of an employment contract?

An appeal to the labour court is filed within 21 days of the date of service of the employer's letter. This deadline applies both to termination with notice and to termination without notice (disciplinary), as well as to a demand to establish an employment contract. Missing the deadline usually closes off the path to effectively pursuing claims, although in exceptional situations the court may reinstate it.

Owing to the short deadline, it is worth consulting the matter immediately after receiving a notice of termination. We prepare the appeal and represent employees from Gdańsk, Gdynia and the whole Tricity before the labour court.

What can I claim after an unlawful dismissal?

An employee dismissed unlawfully or without justification may demand reinstatement or compensation. The choice of claim depends on the situation and the type of contract, and in some cases the court may award compensation despite a demand for reinstatement.

• reinstatement on the previous terms,
• compensation for unlawful termination,
• remuneration for the period of remaining without work,
• rectification of the content of an employment certificate.

How to pursue outstanding remuneration and overtime?

Overdue remuneration, overtime pay and an equivalent for unused leave are pursued by a statement of claim before the labour court. Claims arising from the employment relationship become time-barred, as a rule, after 3 years from the day on which they became due, which is why it is not worth delaying in pursuing them.

• overdue and unpaid basic remuneration,
• premiums for overtime and night work,
• cash equivalent for unused annual leave,
• severance pay and other benefits arising from the employment relationship.

What does assistance in cases of workplace bullying and discrimination look like?

In cases of mobbing and discrimination we help document the violations and formulate claims for compensation or damages. Mobbing is persistent and long-term harassment of an employee, while discrimination means unequal treatment on prohibited grounds, for example on the basis of gender, age or origin.

We represent both employees seeking protection and employers who must repel such allegations and demonstrate that their actions comply with the law. We handle cases before the labour court in the Tri-City and online throughout Poland.