Labour costs in Europe 2026: how the minimum wage in Poland in euro compares with other EU countries
Labour costs in Europe in 2026 remain highly diverse. For international employers, this makes reliable payroll in Poland and local HR support particularly important when comparing employment costs and obligations across different EU markets For companies planning to hire employees, expand operational structures or relocate selected business processes to another... Read More →
AI in HR in Poland – new obligations for employers in recruitment and employee assessment
AI in HR in Poland is increasingly used to support recruitment, application screening, candidate assessment, employee management and the organisation of HR processes. For employers, this means not only new opportunities for automation, but also a growing need to control how artificial intelligence systems influence decisions concerning candidates and employees.... Read More →
New draft act on the pay gap in Poland
The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy revises the draft On 29 April 2026, the Polish Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy submitted a new draft act for public consultation on strengthening the application of the right to equal pay for men and women for equal work or... Read More →
AI and the labour market in Poland – opportunities, risks and challenges for employers
AI and the labour market in Poland is becoming an increasingly important topic for entrepreneurs, employees and managers responsible for organisational development. Artificial intelligence, and especially generative AI, is no longer a technology tested only by IT departments. It is now starting to affect everyday office work, customer service, data... Read More →
Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) mobile app for entrepreneurs – guide to mZUS dla Płatnika
mZUS dla Płatnika (mZUS for Payer) is a mobile application launched by the Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) for entrepreneurs, contribution payers and authorised representatives handling company matters with ZUS in Poland. Since 14 April 2026, contribution payers have been able to use the app as an additional access channel... Read More →
Minimum wage in Poland and the UK in 2026: a comparison of employment costs
Minimum wage in Poland and minimum wage in the UK are an important reference point for companies planning recruitment, expanding operational structures, or analysing labour costs across two different legal and economic systems. From a business perspective, however, the minimum pay level alone is not enough to assess whether employment... Read More →
Sick leave in Poland and Germany – employer obligations and employee rights
Sick leave in Poland and Germany serves a similar purpose: it confirms that an employee is temporarily unable to work due to illness and triggers specific obligations for the employee, the employer and the relevant social insurance or health insurance institutions. However, the two systems differ in several important areas:... Read More →
Gender pay gap – definition, calculation and new reporting obligations for employers in Poland
Gender pay gap – what is it and how does it relate to the equal pay directive? On 7 June 2026, the Act on strengthening the application of the right to equal pay for men and women for equal work or work of equal value is due to come into... Read More →
New powers of the State Labour Inspection (PIP) in Poland from 8 July 2026 – consequences for employers
From 8 July 2026, the State Labour Inspection (PIP) in Poland will operate under new rules that materially strengthen enforcement in the area of employment structures. For employers, investors and managers responsible for HR and payroll in Poland, the most important change is that PIP will be able to confirm... Read More →
Collective agreements under new rules, legal risks of AI, and limits on changing employee duties
I. Collective agreements under new rules The Act of 5 November 2025 on collective labour agreements and collective arrangements has replaced the existing regulations contained in the Labour Code of 1974. The aim is to increase the significance of collective agreements and revitalise social dialogue in Poland. The new provisions... Read More →
