The Polish Federation of Entrepreneurs (FPP) has criticized the initiation of interventionist and discretionary inspections by the State Labor Inspectorate, arguing that such actions are unacceptable in a rule-of-law state. This reaction comes in light of a recent inspection at Pyszne.pl, a company facing scrutiny following the dismissal of 5,000 couriers employed under civil law contracts.
The Labor Inspectorate commenced its inspection on Wednesday as a response to the mass layoffs, which Pyszne.pl attributed to the need to adapt to a more efficient, standard fleet model, contrasting with a less effective and costlier approach it had maintained.
In defense of Pyszne.pl, the FPP stressed that the pressure exerted through such inspections to force changes in business models is not acceptable. They have pointed out the significant risks posed by the proposed labor inspection reforms, which they believe are already leading to negative consequences in the labor market.
FPP’s Stance on Labor Inspection Reforms
The FPP has been vocal since the beginning of discussions regarding amendments to the State Labor Inspectorate Act, highlighting concerns about the inspections and sanctions tied to them. “We are already witnessing the first negative consequences of these changes. The reform intended to improve labor market conditions is instead causing increasing uncertainty and destabilization,” they stated. The Federation warns that unless system-wide solutions are implemented to provide effective protection for employees while ensuring stability for employers, similar adverse effects may spread across other sectors relying on flexible cooperation models.
The FPP advocates for a more rational legislative direction, suggesting that fully incorporating social security contributions into service contracts would better protect workers while providing fair competition for businesses. They lament the government’s choice to limit business operational freedom instead of engaging in dialogue or proposing solutions to enhance economic competitiveness.
In conclusion, the Federation firmly believes that only systematic solutions that guarantee effective worker protection and employer stability should be pursued, emphasizing that recent amendments to labor inspection laws, effective from July 8, 2026, fail to meet these conditions.
