An employer should expect control over the performance of their obligations. Even the first steps in an inspection can influence its course and outcome, so proper preparation and knowledge about the rights of the inspecting entity and the entity being inspected are crucial.

For our clients:

• We analyse the procedures in areas frequently inspected, pointing out potential violations and then propose solutions to eliminate them.
• We conduct training on the scope and course of inspections, advising on what areas to pay special attention to and what to expect.
• We develop strategies for handling inspections.
• We provide ongoing substantive and procedural support during inspections.
• We advise on how to effectively implement post-inspection recommendations; in the event of unjustified recommendations, we help prepare explanations or appeals against the inspectors’ decisions.
• We advise on potential corrections to settlement documents.
• We represent clients in court disputes with the inspecting authorities, including criminal proceedings initiated by inspectorates.

Recently, we handled the following interesting projects:

• We handled cases brought by PIP regarding violations of regulations on the termination of employment contracts and special trade union protection, as well as violations of the ban on working on holidays in retail establishments.
• We represented a client following a PIP inspection of a company that did not have a physical office in Poland (all the employees worked remotely) and did not employ anyone who spoke Polish or was authorised to represent the employer.