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 →
Workplace temperature limits in Poland from 2027: labour law changes for employers
From 11 January 2027, Polish employers will have to take action when temperatures caused by weather conditions exceed 28°C indoors, or 25°C for specified physically demanding work. Organisational measures will also be required for outdoor work above 25°C. If temperatures caused by weather conditions exceed 35°C indoors or 32°C for... 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 →
