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Employee documentation in Poland – employer duties, personnel files and payroll records
Employee documentation in Poland is one of the core obligations of every employer. It includes employee personnel files as well as documents related to the course of employment, working time, remuneration, leave, disciplinary liability and termination of employment. Properly maintained employee records are not only a formal requirement under Polish... 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 →
Sick leave in Poland and Germany – employer obligations and employee rights
Sick leave in Poland and Germany serves a similar purpose: it confirms that an employee is temporarily unable to work due to illness and triggers specific obligations for the employee, the employer and the relevant social insurance or health insurance institutions. However, the two systems differ in several important areas:... Read More →
New powers of the State Labour Inspection (PIP) in Poland from 8 July 2026 – consequences for employers
From 8 July 2026, the State Labour Inspection (PIP) in Poland will operate under new rules that materially strengthen enforcement in the area of employment structures. For employers, investors and managers responsible for HR and payroll in Poland, the most important change is that PIP will be able to confirm... Read More →
Poland’s Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) and artificial intelligence: how AI is changing the social insurance system
Poland’s Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) and artificial intelligence is no longer just a future-oriented topic in public administration. In Poland, it is becoming a real part of how social insurance matters are handled in practice. The Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) is no longer communicating only general digitalisation plans. It is... 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 is not established in Poland does not exempt it from applying Polish labour law to... 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 →
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 →
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 →
