The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Information / Communication Information Communication Services Telecommunications 61.20 - Wireless telecommunications activities
1,400 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
7 December 2021
Employment effect (start)
1 January 2022
Foreseen end date
31 December 2023
Description
Telecommunications operator Orange Polska has announced that it will cut up to 1,400 jobs across Poland throughout a voluntary dismissal programme in the years 2022-2023 (760 in 2022 alone). The restructuring programme is part of a new Social Agreement with trade unions for 2022-2023. Redundant workers will receive a severance pay according to their seniority; the company is to offer outplacement support. Under that same deal, Orange will also increase basic salaries by 4% in 2022 and by at least 4% in 2023.
Orange Polska is the leader on the Polish fixed-line telephony, internet, and data transmission market.
Previous restructuring programme was announced in November 2019 (920 jobs cut).
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