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 →
Public holidays in Poland in 2026
The year 2026 brings 14 statutory holidays. According to the Act of January 18, 1951, on Public Holidays and its later amendments, these days are exempt from work obligations in Poland. Below is a detailed schedule of holidays and the rules for taking time off for holidays that fall on... Read More →
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
Update – 06.01.2026 Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced the decision to suspend further work on the PIP reform in Poland, which was intended to grant the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) the power to administratively convert civil law contracts into employment contracts. This means that the planned changes —... 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 →
