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Collective agreements under new rules, legal risks of AI, and limits on changing employee duties
I. Collective agreements under new rules The Act of 5 November 2025 on collective labour agreements and collective arrangements has replaced the existing regulations contained in the Labour Code of 1974. The aim is to increase the significance of collective agreements and revitalise social dialogue in Poland. The new provisions... 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 →
Changes to sick leave regulations – new rules, ZUS inspections, and impact on benefit entitlement in Poland
Sick leave under new rules On 13 April 2026, in Poland, the announced amendments to sick leave regulations entered into force. The new rules define updated procedures during illness, introduce new standards for identity verification, and more precisely specify the circumstances under which the right to benefits may be lost.... Read More →
Proposed changes to public holidays in Poland and the latest labour law case law
Are more public holidays coming? Recently, a petition has been submitted to the Polish Parliament which may bring significant changes to the Polish Labour Code. The document addresses an issue of great importance to all employees, namely the annual working time and potential new days off. The main proposal included... Read More →
Cash equivalent for unused annual leave after the 2026 changes in Poland – deadlines, exceptions and practical doubts
As a result of amendments to the Polish Labour Code, from 27 January 2026 the cash equivalent for unused annual leave should be paid on the employer’s regular payroll date. This change forms part of a broader labour law reform in Poland, which in 2026 also includes, among others, rules... 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 →
New regulations on internship agreements in Poland – draft law
Work on the new draft law on internships in Poland is gaining momentum. The main objective of the legislator is to organise the internship market and ensure real legal protection for individuals entering the labour market. Who will be covered by the law? The proposed regulations are intended to cover... Read More →
Draft amendment to the regulation governing business travel allowances in Poland
Work is currently underway at the Polish Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy on a draft amendment to the regulation governing allowances for business travel. Although this legal act formally applies to the public sector and local government budget units in Poland, its effects will also be felt by... 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 →
End of the Ukrainian Special Act in Poland – what it means for employers
On 19 February 2026, the President signed an act phasing out the extraordinary solutions introduced under the so-called Ukrainian Special Act. The new rules are expected to apply from 5 March 2026, marking a shift from emergency measures in force since 2022 to system-based regulations for foreigners benefiting from temporary... Read More →
