The article analyses the issue of transgender and gender non-binary in the context of Polish social insurance law. The authors point out that the traditional, binary under­standing of gender (male/female) is insufficient in the face of contemporary medical, psychological and social knowl­edge, and that Polish legal regulations do not take into account the complexity of gender identity, leading to nu­merous practical problems and potential violations of the rights of non-cisnormative persons. The article highlights the urgent need to bring Polish social insurance law in line with current human rights standards to ensure equal treatment and protection of transgender and non-binary persons. The lack of adequate regulations leads to legal uncertainty, risk of discrimination and violation of consti­tutional rights to dignity and equality.

Progressing unfavourable climate change — rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, melting glaciers and snow, rising average global sea level, is a reality. To mitigate climate change, emissions must be reduced or prevented. Certain workplaces and industries will undergo changes or disappear altogether as a result of climate change, while others will come into being as we move towards 'greener' economies. Labour law, although not a natural ally in the fight against global warming, can become a very strong partner for environmental law. The Authors point to the obligations of the parties to the employment relationship, which should be reinterpreted to become an effective instrument in this fight. Thus, they start a discussion on the role of labour law in combating climate change.