Trade unions and employee representation

Good relations with trade unions and other forms of employee representation are crucial to the smooth operation of the workplace. They enable the employer to implement necessary regulations and solutions in an efficient manner while also ensuring compliance with the law and protection of the employer’s interests. 

For the past 20 years, we have supported clients in building appropriate relations with trade unions and other forms of employee representation, such as employee councils, European works councils and employee representatives, to ensure that workplace processes run smoothly and efficiently. 

We work in a wide range of industries, so we have diverse, practical experience and knowledge of how employee representatives operate in the sectors in which our clients conduct business. Our services are used by HR teams, management boards of companies, and internal legal teams of clients in Poland and abroad.

What we do

It is worth investing in relations with employee representatives in order to ensure that processes at the workplace are carried out smoothly and efficiently. If there is no employee representation at the client’s organisation, we advise on how to prepare for its establishment and what rights various forms of representation have.

We help develop a strategy for dealing with trade unions – we are happy to assist in concluding agreements that form the basis for good cooperation with the unions, but we also do not hesitate to enter into disputes with trade unions if necessary. We support clients in drafting and negotiating collective bargaining agreements and other collective agreements. 

In addition, we give advice on matters that require the consent of, or consultation with, employee representatives: during the process of collective redundancies, transfers of employees and in matters concerning the company’s social benefits fund. We also advise on collective disputes. We represent clients in litigation involving trade union representatives. 

We provide training for our clients on the rights and obligations of trade unions to ensure good cooperation and protection of the employer’s interests.

Assistance in Employee Relations and Trade Union Cooperation

Assistance in building relations, and developing strategies for cooperation, with trade unions and other employee representatives

Support in Trade Union Negotiations and Consultations

Support in negotiations with trade unions, particularly in matters requiring mandatory consultation and agreements with staff representatives

Advice on collective disputes
Representation of employers in disputes involving trade union representatives, including in litigation
Drafting and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and other collective agreements
Audits of the employer’s documents and procedures
Advice to international groups on the rights of employee representatives in Poland
Bespoke training for companies

Experts

Feel free to contact us

+48 71 77 63 630office@wiewiorski.pl
ul. Świętego Mikołaja 81,
50-126 Wrocław, Poland
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