The Council of Ministers has approved a draft law to digitize communication between employers and unions, allowing emails and PDFs to replace traditional paper documentation for official workplace notifications.<\/p>\n
In July 2026, the Council of Ministers approved a bill set to modernize the way employers interact with labor unions and employee councils. The move replaces outdated paper-based document circulation with digital alternatives, including emails and PDFs, marking a significant step toward labor market deregulation.<\/p>\n
Current regulations strictly mandate communication “in writing,” forcing unions and employers to rely on physical documents or manual delivery. This requirement has long been viewed as an anachronism in an increasingly digitized economy.<\/p>\n
The draft addresses the current lack of a provision in collective labor law allowing for the supplementary application of Civil Code forms for legal acts. By amending the 1991 Trade Union Act, the bill explicitly allows for notifications to be submitted in paper, document, or electronic form.<\/p>\n
New articles will enable employers and trade unions to agree within collective bargaining agreements or settlements on using electronic or document-based communication for information exchanges. Similar provisions are being introduced to the 2006 Act on informing and consulting employees.<\/p>\n
The reform is strictly deregulatory and aims to simplify operations without affecting the clarity of employer obligations or worker rights. The changes do not impact individual labor matters, such as the written consent required for union fee deductions, and are fully compliant with EU law.<\/p>\n
A mechanism of autonomy ensures that employers and employee representatives decide whether to adopt these new digital channels. If no mutual agreement is reached, existing traditional rules will remain in effect.<\/p>\n
The new regulations are expected to take effect 14 days after their publication in the Journal of Laws. The rules will apply to ongoing matters, allowing parties to utilize more flexible communication methods immediately without waiting for new procedures to be initiated.<\/p>\n
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