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Poland's National Labour Inspectorate will gain unprecedented authority to administratively determine employment relationships starting July 2026, bypassing traditional court proceedings. This reform aims to combat worker misclassification under civil law contracts but has sparked intense debate over whether administrative bodies should wield such power traditionally reserved for independent courts. The changes promise faster worker protections while raising concerns about legal certainty, business flexibil

Cross-border M&A transactions require careful attention to global mobility issues that can significantly impact deal value. Employment law obligations, immigration requirements, and employee benefit harmonisation often determine whether expected synergies are achieved and long-term investment value is realised.

Poland's Competition Authority has imposed record fines exceeding PLN900 million on major pharmaceutical wholesalers for systematically exchanging commercially sensitive information about drug prices, sales volumes, and commercial terms. The decade-long information exchange, conducted through IT tools embedded in pharmacy partnership programs, allowed wholesalers to avoid price competition and synchronize their pricing strategies. This landmark enforcement action demonstrates that sharing strategic commerci