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...
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We would like to remind you that a crucial deadline is approaching regarding the obligation to grant employees their outstanding leave. According to the Labour Code, employers are required to ensure that any outstanding leave is taken by September 30 of the following calendar year. What is outstanding leave? Outstanding...
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The changes in the rules for employment of Ukrainian citizens, which came into force on July 1, 2024, aim to facilitate the recruitment process and adapt the regulations to the current needs of the labour market. The introduced changes are relevant for both, employers and employees from Ukraine, as they...
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On June 12th, 2024, the Act on Supporting Parents in Professional Activity and Child Rearing, commonly known as the “Active Parent” Act, was published in the Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland. This act introduces a series of systemic solutions aimed at helping parents balance professional and family...
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On June 24, 2024, the Whistleblower Protection Act was published in the Journal of Laws, aligning Polish legislation with Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and Council dated October 23rd, 2019, concerning the protection of individuals reporting breaches of EU law. Legislative background Directive (EU) 2019/1937 The European Parliament...
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Persons who are obligatorily insured for sickness and maternity are mainly employees. Persons covered by obligatory pension and disability pensions insurance, who, inter alia: work on the basis of an agency agreement or contract of mandate, carry out non-agricultural activity can also be insured, voluntarily, for sickness and maternity. The...
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The legislative draft of February 7, 2024, aimed at amending the Act on foreigners and certain other acts, provides for the introduction of a number of new regulations relating to the procedures for the entry and stay of foreigners in Poland. The proposed changes cover various aspects, such as residence...
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The Act of February 9, 2024, amending the Act on Assistance to Citizens of Ukraine in Connection with the armed conflict on the territory of Ukraine, the Act on Personal Income Tax, and the Act on Corporate Income Tax, entered into force on February 22, 2024. The amendment to the...
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The 2024 budget law does not introduce any specific provisions regarding the calculation of the basic deduction for the Company Social Benefits Fund (CSBF). Therefore, general rules will apply, i.e. the amount of the deduction will depend on the average monthly salary, with the term “average salary” referring to the...
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On Thursday, February 15, 2024, the provisions of the amended Act on Combating Sexual Offences and Protecting Minors will come into force. The new wording of the act and the scope of the applied regulations will concern specific measures for the protection of minors. Before entering into any employment with...
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