Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) contributions in Poland in 2026 – current bases, limits, and contribution amounts for entrepreneurs
Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) Contributions will increase again in 2026, which will significantly affect both new entrepreneurs and entities that have been paying full social security contributions for years. The changes result primarily from an increase in the contribution bases – including the annual pension and disability contribution base... Read More →
Increase in health insurance contributions for entrepreneurs in Poland in 2026 – key consequences for businesses
The increase in health insurance contributions in Poland planned for 2026 is one of the most important topics currently being discussed in the business community. Although the Ministry of Finance emphasises that the changes are intended to streamline the system and restore its consistency, in practice they may mean a... Read More →
Implementation of the Equal Pay Directive – what will the draft law bring?
The application of the principle of equal pay in the EU is difficult, as evidenced by the persistent pay gap. In 2020, the pay gap in the European Union was 13%. In Poland, this figure is lower, but still noticeable – in 2023, it reached 7.8%. Work is currently underway... Read More →
Hiring employees from Poland: What foreign employers need to know
For several years now, hiring employees from Poland has become one of the most natural directions of development for foreign companies that want to build dispersed, international teams. The globalisation of remote work has led companies in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Scandinavia, the United Kingdom and the United States to... Read More →
Will Polish National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) convert civil law contracts into permanent employment contracts? Draft law – key information for employers in Poland before 2026
From 1 January 2026, the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) in Poland will be empowered to convert civil law contracts into employment contracts by administrative decision. This decision will be immediately enforceable and its organisational and financial implications for employers may be significant. The updated version of the draft of 22... Read More →
Changes in the employment of foreigners – what do employers need to know?
The proposed changes will affect employers hiring foreigners in terms of costs, documentation and exemptions from the obligation to obtain permits. On 1 June this year, the Act on the conditions for admitting foreigners to work in the Republic of Poland came into force, repealing regulations concerning the legalisation of... Read More →
Day off for a holiday in Poland falling on a Saturday
In general, holidays are non-working days. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the employer is not obliged to ‘compensate’ employees with a day off. However, if a holiday falls on a Saturday, a day off from work has to be granted to employees within the current settlement period. In... Read More →
Upcoming changes in labour law in Poland – monitoring sick leave, rules for paying sick pay and concluding contracts in electronic form
The Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) will gain new powers to monitor sick leave The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy has prepared a draft amendment to the Social Insurance System Act and certain other acts, which, among other things, is intended to extend and clarify the rules for the... Read More →
Minimum wage increase in 2026 – what will be the national minimum wage and hourly rate in Poland?
From January 2026, a new minimum wage will come into force in Poland. The change in the minimum wage and hourly rate has already been announced in a regulation of the Council of Ministers and will apply to both full-time employees and persons employed under civil law contracts. Although this... Read More →
Tax relief for Territorial Defence Force (WOT) and Active Reserve (AR) soldiers – rules for employers in Poland
As the tax year comes to an end, it is worth reminding about a new preference that entrepreneurs will be able to take advantage of for the first time in their 2025 tax returns. The tax relief for employing soldiers of the Territorial Defence Forces (WOT) and Active Reserve (AR)... Read More →
