Since 2018, a number of trade-related activities have been banned on Sundays, but experts say changing consumer habits indicate a need to reconsider these regulations.
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00:00Poland has reopened its discussion on Sunday trading, following consumer calls for an additional
00:06day to run errands.
00:10Since 2018, a number of trade-related activities have been banned on Sundays, but experts say
00:15changing consumer habits indicate a need to reconsider these regulations.
00:22Earlier this year, a bill easing the restrictions and allowing two shopping Sundays per month
00:27was submitted to Poland's parliament, but the proposals are divisive, with some retail
00:32workers fighting to keep their day off.
00:34I am in favour of closing the trade on Sundays.
00:38Let's face it, the expedient workers who work in the trade also have time to rest.
00:43And if everything is reopened on Sunday, we don't have time for that.
00:48According to the Association of Polish Trade and Services Employers, the proposal to restore
00:53Sunday trading should include some restrictions, such as shorter opening hours for establishments.
01:00There are also suggestions that employees should be paid double their wage for working
01:04on a Sunday, or provided with an extra day off.