Date: 29 January 2026
Our firm’s team, comprising Kinga Polewka-Włoch and Łukasz Chruściel, has achieved another success in an employment dispute, in which the court not only dismissed the claim in its entirety after the first substantive hearing, but also – despite the case being concluded swiftly – awarded our client increased legal costs. The ruling was upheld in full by the appeal court.
What was the key to success?
In their judgments, the courts at both levels noted that the defendant’s counsel’s contribution to clarifying the disputed factual and legal issues significantly expedited the conclusion of the proceedings. The judgments highlighted the meticulousness and reliability of our firm’s work, stating that the arguments prepared went beyond the usual standard of care, which made it possible to fully demonstrate the groundlessness of the claims.
Significance of the ruling
– a higher reimbursement of legal costs enhances the employer’s financial protection,
– a deterrent effect against unfounded claims – individuals in conflict with their employer often decide to bring numerous claims due to the lack of ‘upfront’ costs in employment cases, whereas the requirement to reimburse legal costs, and at an increased rate, effectively curbs such tendencies.
– this victory clearly highlights the importance of meticulous preparation of documentation and a detailed analysis of the case.
This case confirms how vital the support of an experienced legal representative is in employment proceedings, and that meticulous and substantive handling of a case can bring tangible financial and strategic benefits for the employer.
If you would like to know the details of the above-mentioned rulings or discuss how to protect your organization against unfounded employment claims and increase the chances of recovering legal costs, please do not hesitate to contact us.
