Changes to sick leave regulations – new rules, ZUS inspections, and impact on benefit entitlement in Poland
Sick leave under new rules On 13 April 2026, in Poland, the announced amendments to sick leave regulations entered into force. The new rules define updated procedures during illness, introduce new standards for identity verification, and more precisely specify the circumstances under which the right to benefits may be lost.... Read More →
Proposed changes to public holidays in Poland and the latest labour law case law
Are more public holidays coming? Recently, a petition has been submitted to the Polish Parliament which may bring significant changes to the Polish Labour Code. The document addresses an issue of great importance to all employees, namely the annual working time and potential new days off. The main proposal included... Read More →
Can you travel during sick leave in Poland? Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) changes medical leave assessment rules
From 13 April 2026, the rules for assessing what an insured person may do while on sick leave (L4) in Poland will change, and one question is drawing particular attention: will travelling during L4 still create a risk of losing sickness benefit? The amendment changes the way the Social Insurance... Read More →
Cash equivalent for unused annual leave after the 2026 changes in Poland – deadlines, exceptions and practical doubts
As a result of amendments to the Polish Labour Code, from 27 January 2026 the cash equivalent for unused annual leave should be paid on the employer’s regular payroll date. This change forms part of a broader labour law reform in Poland, which in 2026 also includes, among others, rules... Read More →
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 →
