zleceniodawc

Zleceniodawca is the party in Polish civil law who commissions a service or task under a contract of mandate (umowa zlecenia). The term refers to the person or entity that orders work to be carried out and directs the performance, while the person carrying out the work is the zleceniobiorca. The designation is commonly used in professional services, freelance work, and various forms of outsourcing.

In a typical zlecenie arrangement, the zleceniodawca defines the scope of work, standards, deadlines, and desired outcomes. He or she provides necessary information, access, and materials, and is responsible for paying the agreed remuneration and reimbursing reasonable expenses. The zleceniodawca may also request updates, set milestones, and, within the contract’s terms, modify or cancel the order. The relationship is anchored in good faith and cooperative conduct.

Obligations of the zleceniodawca include paying for services rendered, supplying necessary resources, and enabling the zleceniobiorca to perform the task effectively. He must not impede the zleceniobiorca and should cooperate to avoid delays. The zleceniodawca is also typically responsible for damages caused by improper instructions or breach of contract, subject to the terms of the agreement and applicable law.

In practice, the zleceniodawca is distinct from an employer (pracodawca) in that a zlecenie contract is not an employment relationship by default. The zleceniodawca may contract with individuals or entities to obtain specific services, while the zleceniobiorca retains independence in performing the work, unless the contract stipulates otherwise.