Labor Code liberalization soon to hit Sejm for a 48-hour work week

A draft of amendments to the Labor Code providing for a 48 hour work week, reducing bureaucracy for small businesses, and liberalizing regulations on terminating work contracts could soon be introduced in the Sejm by an as yet undisclosed party. The 48-hour work-week complies with European Union regulations according to proponents of the changes. One of the amendments would enable employers to terminate contracts with employees who are on sick leave longer than a month. Companies employing fewer than 20 people would no longer have to create special salary schemes, labor instructions, or A draft of amendments to the Labor Code providing for a 48-hour work-week, reduced bureaucracy for small businesses, and liberalized regulations on terminating work contracts could soon be introduced in the Sejm workplace safety departments. (Rzeczpospolita, page B1) T.J.