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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 →
Labour law in Poland 2026 – Changes that will affect your firm’s HR and payroll accounting
Download» From 2026, several labour law amendments in Poland will directly affect payroll processing, payroll reporting and employer compliance. While many of these changes may appear technical at first glance, they require concrete updates to payroll parameters, internal processes and documentation — especially for employers managing payroll in Poland or... Read More →
Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) contributions in Poland in 2026 – current bases, limits, and contribution amounts for entrepreneurs
Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) Contributions will increase again in 2026, which will significantly affect both new entrepreneurs and entities that have been paying full social security contributions for years. The changes result primarily from an increase in the contribution bases – including the annual pension and disability contribution base... Read More →
Increase in health insurance contributions for entrepreneurs in Poland in 2026 – key consequences for businesses
The increase in health insurance contributions in Poland planned for 2026 is one of the most important topics currently being discussed in the business community. Although the Ministry of Finance emphasises that the changes are intended to streamline the system and restore its consistency, in practice they may mean a... Read More →
Implementation of the Equal Pay Directive – what will the draft law bring?
The application of the principle of equal pay in the EU is difficult, as evidenced by the persistent pay gap. In 2020, the pay gap in the European Union was 13%. In Poland, this figure is lower, but still noticeable – in 2023, it reached 7.8%. Work is currently underway... 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 →
Pay transparency from December 2025 – new obligations for employers in Poland
On 23 June 2025, an Act amending the Polish Labour Code was published in the Journal of Laws. It introduces the EU Pay Transparency Directive to a limited extent. The new provisions will come into force on 24 December 2025, which means that employers in Poland have limited time to... Read More →
New rules for employing foreign workers in Poland from 2025 – law signed by the president
On 10 April 2025, Polish President Andrzej Duda signed into law the Act of 20 March 2025 on the conditions for employing foreign nationals in the territory of the Republic of Poland. The act will enter into force on the first day of the month following 14 days from the... Read More →
