Average salary in Poland compared with Europe – country comparison
The average salary in Poland is rising faster than the EU average but remains below it in nominal terms. Eurostat data for 2024 show an average annual salary of EUR 21,246 in Poland, compared with EUR 39,808 across the EU. According to Statistics Poland, the average gross monthly salary reached... Read More →
Sick leave and maternity benefit documentation in Poland – employer obligations
A new Polish regulation governing the information and documents required to establish entitlement to and payment of sickness and maternity benefits takes effect on 24 October 2026. The rules specify the content of employer certificates, evidence required to establish benefit entitlement and procedures for special circumstances, including incapacity for work... Read More →
Employment law news roundup in Poland
Minimum wage in Poland to increase in 2027 In 2027, the minimum wage in Poland will increase from the current PLN 4,806 to PLN 4,950 gross per month, representing an increase of PLN 144. The minimum hourly rate will rise from PLN 31.40 to PLN 32.30. The new rates will... Read More →
Amendment to mobbing regulations in Poland – summary of the key changes
New definition of mobbing adopted by the Polish Sejm On 19 June 2026, the Sejm, the lower house of the Polish Parliament, adopted the Act amending the Labour Code and the Code of Civil Procedure (hereinafter: the “Act”), which introduces a new definition of mobbing, increases the minimum amount of... Read More →
End of visa-free employment for citizens of Georgia, Colombia and Venezuela in Poland
As of 22 August 2026, the rules governing employment in Poland for citizens of Georgia, Colombia and Venezuela have changed. Previously, individuals holding a work permit or a declaration on entrusting work to a foreign national could also work while staying in Poland under the visa-free regime. Since 22 August,... Read More →
Minimum wage in Poland 2027: PLN 4,950 gross from 1 January
From 1 January 2027, the minimum remuneration for a full-time employee in Poland will be PLN 4,950 gross per month, while the statutory minimum hourly rate will be PLN 32.30 gross. Compared with 2026, the minimum monthly wage will increase by PLN 144. The new amounts were established by the... Read More →
When can a mandate contract or B2B arrangement be treated as employment relationship in Poland? First State Labour Inspection (PIP) interpretations
The first individual interpretations issued by the State Labour Inspection (PIP) through the Chief Labour Inspector (GIP) show that, when assessing mandate contracts and B2B arrangements in Poland, the actual organisation of the working relationship is crucial — not the name given to the contract. GIP considers factors including subordination,... Read More →
Hiring employees from Poland: employment contract and the obligations of a foreign employer
Hiring employees from Poland under an employment contract can be a commercially sensible solution for a foreign company, but it requires careful preparation from a legal, HR and payroll perspective. The fact that the employer has no registered office in Poland does not exclude the obligation to apply Polish labour... Read More →
How to choose an HR & payroll provider in Poland
A reliable HR and payroll provider in Poland should be selected not only based on headcount, but above all on process complexity, the company’s systems, reporting requirements and the level of support required. When choosing a provider of HR and payroll services in Poland, companies should assess the division of... Read More →
Minimum wage in Poland and the Netherlands in 2026 – employment cost comparison
Why is the minimum wage alone not enough for a cost comparison? Minimum wage in Poland and the Netherlands in 2026 is based on two different systems. Poland uses a monthly statutory minimum, while the Netherlands applies an hourly rate. For employers, the relevant benchmark is the full cost of... Read More →
