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 →
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 →
False reporting of a workplace accident in Poland and the significance of private correspondence with a supervisor
False reporting of a workplace accident in Poland Workplace accident proceedings in Poland are intended to reliably establish the circumstances and causes of an incident and determine whether it meets the statutory requirements for classification as a workplace accident. In practice, however, situations arise in which employees provide false information... Read More →
Employment law update in Poland
Polish Labour Code amendment on workplace bullying signed by the President On 30 July 2026, President of the Republic of Poland Karol Nawrocki signed the Act of 19 June 2026 amending the Labour Code and the Code of Civil Procedure. The key changes introduced by the amendment include a simplified... Read More →
PPK Poland: employer obligations for Employee Capital Plans
Employee Capital Plans (PPK) are Poland’s long-term workplace savings scheme, funded jointly by employees, employers and the state. Employers are generally required to establish and administer PPK, although employees may opt out of making contributions. The employer selects the financial institution, enters into the required agreements, enrols eligible individuals, calculates... Read More →
Day off for a holiday in Poland falling on a Saturday
In general, holidays are non-working days. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the employer is not obliged to ‘compensate’ employees with a day off. However, if a holiday falls on a Saturday, a day off from work has to be granted to employees within the current settlement period. There... Read More →
Social security costs in Poland and Germany: a 2026 employer comparison
For employers comparing payroll Poland costs with German social security contributions, the headline employer rates are broadly similar: approximately 20.48% of gross salary in Poland and 21.27% in Germany. However, the German calculation usually requires additional amounts for accident insurance, the U1 and U2 equalisation levies and the insolvency levy.... Read More →
National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) inspections in Poland: the rules changed on 8 July
On 8 July 2026, some of the most significant changes in years to the operation of Poland’s National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) came into force. Public debate has focused primarily on the Inspectorate’s new powers to challenge sham civil-law contracts and B2B arrangements, commonly referred to as reclassification. However, reducing the... Read More →
