Changes in the employment of Russian citizens
The rules regarding the legalisation of employment of citizens of the Russian Federation in Poland have changed. As a result of the entry into force of the Ordinance of the Minister of Family and Social Policy, from 28 October 2022, it is no longer possible to submit applications to obtain... Read More →
Remote work (Home Office) does not exclude the creation of a permanent establishment for tax purposes
Nowadays, a flexible approach on working policies became one of the leading global trends on the job market. A growing number of employers have adopted the formula of remote work, more commonly referred to as: “home office”. This formula is also immensely popular among companies which recruit their employees abroad.... Read More →
Easier procedure for Belarusian citizens to obtain a temporary residence permit and new regulations on the Card of Pole
Easier procedure for Belarusian citizens to obtain a temporary residence permit As of 9 July 2022, a regulation is in force that introduces an easier procedure for Belarusian citizens to obtain a temporary residence permit. It aims to help Belarusian citizens affected by various types of repression in their country.... Read More →
Planned amendments on the full electronicisation of proceedings related to obtaining work permits for foreigners
A draft law on the employment of foreigners has appeared on the website of the Governmental Legislation Centre, which aims to streamline procedures for entrusting work to foreigners in Poland, reduce the backlog of cases being handled by offices, as well as the full electronicisation of proceedings. The leading change... Read More →
Employment of Ukrainian citizens in Poland
In the logstep of the war in Ukraine, special provisions have been introduced to facilitate legal residence and work in Poland for the citizens of that country. Below, we present you with a summary of the most important information regarding the employment of Ukrainian citizens. Legal employment 1. A citizen... Read More →
Sample application for a change of work permit and the latest interpretations on employment of foreigners
According to the amended regulations on the employment of foreigners, another implementation act regarding the sample form of the application for a change of the temporary residence and work permit has come into force. Furthermore, interpretations of the Ministry of the Family and Social Policy concerning the declarations on entrusting... Read More →
Sample of the declaration concerning entrusting work to a foreigner – applications initiated before 01.01.2021
On 29 January 2022, the Act of 17 December 2021 on amending the Act on foreigners and certain other acts (Journal of Laws of 2022, item 91) entered into force. On 27 January 2022, the first act on implementation was published, which governs the sample of the declaration concerning entrusting... Read More →
Changes in Polish labour law 2022
Minimum wage In 2022 the minimum wage will amount to PLN 3,010 gross. The increase will affect the amount of certain benefits under the employment relationship, such as the allowance for night work, the minimum amount of the basis of calculation of sick pay and the amount exempt from any... Read More →
Polish Deal – Changes in the Polish act on health care services financed from public funds
On November 15, 2021 the President signed into law the Act of 29 October 2021 amending the Personal Income Tax Act, the Corporate Income Tax Act and certain other acts (Polish Journal of Laws 2021, item 2105), which is part of the program known as the “Polish Deal” and introduces... Read More →
Tax on gifts for employees offered during special occasions
Giving small gifts to employees on special occasions is now a standard practice in many companies. Employers more and more often give gifts to their employees on the occasion of their birthday, name day, wedding or birth of a child. Should such a gift be included in the employee’s income... Read More →
