The amendment to the Labour Code and the Code of Civil Procedure of 16 May 2019 clarifies the provisions governing the issuance of work certificates. It establishes new obligations for the employer and entitlements for the former employee. It strengthens the protection of his vital interests of a personal and social nature. It eliminates legal gaps previously existing in the system of Polish labour law. It significantly extends access to court proceedings in the event of failure to issue a work certificate.