Poland: the privatization of the state-owned firm will change their workers’ involvement rules

In accordance with a 2006 law, all Polish public companies have to be privatized by June 30, 2007. Privatization operations lead to changes in regulations concerning employees' representation at the supervisory board. (Ref. 070364)
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According to the Treasure Ministry, by the end of 2006, the State still owned 100% of the capital in 24 companies and one banking institution, and it controlled 1,289 companies, 882 of which with partial holding, and 407 with majority holding. For employees working in the new commercialized companies, this change in juridical status will lead to a change in their staff representation system. These rules are included in the May 12, 2006 law amending the legislation on commercialization and priva

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