Polish labor inspectorate: university experts must be on employment contracts

Poland's National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) issued a binding interpretation that external experts engaged for educational purposes at universities cannot be hired under civil-law contracts for specific work, mandating employment contracts. This reverses common practice and could increase costs and administrative burden for universities, potentially affecting their ability to hire adjunct lecturers. The ruling may face legal challenges from academic institutions.

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