B2B, mandate contract and employment contract in Poland: what employers should know
Choosing the right form of cooperation has become far more important for businesses in Poland than it was just a few years ago. Today, the decision is no longer based only on cost, organisational flexibility or the way payments are settled. It also has a direct impact on compliance and... Read More →
New regulations on internship agreements in Poland – draft law
Work on the new draft law on internships in Poland is gaining momentum. The main objective of the legislator is to organise the internship market and ensure real legal protection for individuals entering the labour market. Who will be covered by the law? The proposed regulations are intended to cover... Read More →
Draft amendment to the regulation governing business travel allowances in Poland
Work is currently underway at the Polish Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy on a draft amendment to the regulation governing allowances for business travel. Although this legal act formally applies to the public sector and local government budget units in Poland, its effects will also be felt by... Read More →
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 →
