A client from the automotive industry approached us with a request to represent them in proceedings before the labor court. As an employer, they were sued by a former employee who had worked in the marketing department. The employee appealed to the court against the termination of their employment contract issued by the company. The employee demanded either reinstatement or compensation equivalent to three months’ salary.
The core issue of the case was to demonstrate that the reason stated by the employer in the termination was truthful, specific, and justified the dismissal. The case was evidentially complex, as it revolved around the employer’s significant “loss of trust” in the employee.
Beyond the financial risk (PLN 20,000 in compensation plus litigation costs), something far more valuable was at stake for our client—the company’s reputation as a fair employer that treats its team with integrity and conducts business transparently.
Thanks to the dedication of our labor law attorneys, their well-founded evidentiary motions, skillful selection of witnesses, persistence, and precise legal arguments, the proceedings established that the employee’s conduct constituted violations of the employer’s internal regulations and contractual provisions, justifying the termination. The case involved issues related to competitive activity, misuse of the employer’s assets, and trade secrets.
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