Hiring employees from Poland: employment costs in 2026 for employment contracts and B2B
For a foreign employer, payroll Poland costs in 2026 go far beyond the agreed salary. In practice, the real budget is also shaped by social security contributions, the engagement model, payroll setup, benefits, equipment, onboarding and, in some cases, legal and administrative risk. That is why the same specialist can... Read More →
Returning to Poland: remote work for a foreign employer and B2B – a complete guide for those returning from emigration (Part 5)
Returning to Poland doesn’t have to mean changing your employer or clients. More and more often, it looks like this: you move back, but you still work remotely for a foreign employer — or you continue in a B2B model for a company outside Poland. The same applies to business... Read More →
Draft amendments to the regulations on workplace mobbing and the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) in Poland
The Council of Ministers adopted in mid-February this year a draft amendment to the regulations concerning workplace mobbing and changes to the Act on the State Labour Inspectorate (Państwowa Inspekcja Pracy – PIP) in Poland. The current proposals have been submitted for further legislative work. The changes are intended to:... Read More →
End of the Ukrainian Special Act in Poland – what it means for employers
On 19 February 2026, the President signed an act phasing out the extraordinary solutions introduced under the so-called Ukrainian Special Act. The new rules are expected to apply from 5 March 2026, marking a shift from emergency measures in force since 2022 to system-based regulations for foreigners benefiting from temporary... Read More →
Changes to mobbing rules and digitalisation in Polish labour law
Mobbing On 3 February 2026, a new draft amendment to the Polish Labour Code and the Polish Code of Civil Procedure (draft no. UD183) was published on the website of the Government Legislation Centre. The draft concerns mobbing (workplace bullying). What has changed compared to the previous version of the... Read More →
The issue of reforming the powers of the Polish National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) returns
On 30 January 2026, a new draft amendment to the Act on the Polish National Labour Inspectorate and certain other acts (No. UD283) was published. The draft provides for a significant strengthening of the powers of the Polish National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) in combating the unlawful replacement of employment contracts... Read More →
Sick leave (L4) changes in Poland 2026 – what employers need to know
The sick leave (L4) changes in Poland in 2026 introduce clearer rules for (1) how medical certificates are verified and (2) what an insured person can and cannot do while on sick leave without risking the loss of sickness benefit. For employers and HR/payroll Poland teams, this matters for two... Read More →
Hiring employees from Poland: B2B contracts
B2B contracts in Poland are the most common way for foreign companies to build teams in Poland without setting up a local entity and without applying the full scope of Polish labour law. This model is particularly popular for expert and specialist roles where work is task-based and can be... Read More →
Remote work from abroad and the new OECD update – key implications for employees and employers in Poland
Remote work from abroad has become a standard feature of today’s labour market. “Work from anywhere” models, temporary relocations, extended private stays combined with day-to-day duties, and foreign home offices are now common — for employees and employers alike. From a Polish tax perspective, this trend increases complexity and can... Read More →
Labour law in Poland 2026 – Changes that will affect your firm’s HR and payroll accounting
Download» From 2026, several labour law amendments in Poland will directly affect payroll processing, payroll reporting and employer compliance. While many of these changes may appear technical at first glance, they require concrete updates to payroll parameters, internal processes and documentation — especially for employers managing payroll in Poland or... Read More →
