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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 →
Additional maternity leave for parents of premature babies in Poland – new regulations from March 2025
Starting from March 19, 2025, new regulations concerning supplementary maternity leave in Poland will come into effect. The amendment to the Polish Labour Code introduces measures to support parents of prematurely born children and newborns requiring hospitalization. The goal of these changes is to enable parents to dedicate more time... Read More →
The amount of allowances for the Polish Company Social Benefit Fund (ZFŚS) in 2025
On 19 February 2025 the President of the Central Statistical Office in Poland issued a notice on the average monthly salary in the economy in the second half of 2024, which amounts to PLN 7262.39. This amount constitutes the basis for calculating the amount of mandatory contributions pursuant to Article... Read More →
Labour law in Poland 2025 – Changes that will affect your firm’s HR and payroll accounting
Minimum wage Download» From 1 January 2025, the minimum wage will be PLN 4,666 gross. The minimum hourly rate will increase accordingly, from 1st of January it will be PLN 30.50 gross. The increase in the minimum wage will have an impact on other benefits determined on its basis, such... Read More →
Illegal employment of foreigners with multiple sanctions
In 2023, the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) recorded a significant increase in cases of illegal employment of foreigners. This is a dangerous phenomenon for both employers and foreign workers, which comes with multiple sanctions. What penalties face entities that illegally employ foreigners, what are the regulations for employing foreigners in... Read More →
