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Collective Labor Relations and Employee ParticipationCollective Labor Relations and Employee Participation

Specialist workshops for HR departments, operations directors and boards. Participants gain knowledge of collective labor law, learn how to build constructive dialogue with employee representatives, and explore the mechanics of negotiating collective agreements and resolving collective disputes.

Language
Polish
Format
Legal & HR training (16 hours (2 days))
Institution
Corporate training

Course schedule

01

Introduction to collective labor law

The legal basis of social dialogue in Poland and the EU. The role and powers of trade unions under current legislation.

02

Works councils & other forms of participation

Rules for appointing, running and consulting works councils (the Information and Consultation Directive). Alternative forms of employee representation.

03

Negotiating collective agreements

The procedure for negotiating, concluding and registering company and multi-employer collective agreements. The role of work and pay regulations.

04

Resolving collective disputes

The Collective Disputes Act in practice. The stages of a dispute: bargaining, mediation, arbitration, strike. How to prepare the organization for a crisis.

05

European Works Councils (EWC)

Participation mechanisms in multinational corporations. Information and consultation rights at the transnational level.

06

Workshop: union-negotiation simulation

A practical negotiation game based on real case studies. Practicing argumentation, finding compromise and managing emotions at the negotiating table.

Core reading

  • Baran K.W. (red.), Zbiorowe prawo pracy. Komentarz, 2016 ↗
  • Sobczyk A., Rady pracowników. Komentarz, 2007 ↗
  • Baran K.W. (red.), System prawa pracy. Tom V. Zbiorowe prawo pracy, 2014 ↗
  • Fisher R., Ury W., Patton B., Dochodząc do tak. Negocjowanie bez poddawania się, 2016 ↗

Learning outcomes

Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework for employee participation in Poland. They can implement procedures for informing and consulting works councils on business decisions and conduct difficult negotiations with the union side constructively, preventing unnecessary escalation.