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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...
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Minimum wage increases in 2025
The Polish government has announced new minimum wage rates that will go into effect on January 1, 2025. These changes will have a significant impact on both employees and employers. The new regulation provides for an increase in the minimum wage and hourly rate, in response to the projected rise...
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The deadline for using outstanding leave is approaching
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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Draft Act amending the Act on Foreigners and certain other Acts
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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Changes in occupational health and safety for workstations equipped with computer screens
On November 3, 2023, the Regulation of the Minister of Family and Social Policy of October 18, 2023, amending the regulation on safety and hygiene at workstations equipped with computer monitors, was published in the Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland. The changes come into effect on November...
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“Anti-Crisis Shield 4.0” – support for Polish companies
We regularly inform you about successive governmental bills referred to as “anti-crisis shields”. On 31st March 2020 this year the Anti-crisis shield 1.0. was adopted and entered into force on the very same day. On 18th April 2020 the Anti-crisis shield 2.0. entered into force. On 16th May 2020 the...
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Payroll Information | What you need to know about Payroll in Poland
Did you know that Poland is the largest country to enter into the European Union this century? getsix® are sure many of us have had direct experience with the Polish work ethic, either through direct contact with a Polish colleague, or by using the services of a tradesman who completed...
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The PiS government to introduce a new minimum hourly wage scheme
As announced in the election manifesto the PiS government introduced a draft law, which should be introduced from 1st July, 2016, the introduction of a statutory minimum hourly wage. The minimum hourly performed wage amounts to 12 Polish zloty (around 3 euros).
List of changes in law – an amendment of the Labour Code
Act of 15th May 2015 – Restructuring Law The Act regulates the conclusion of an arrangement by an insolvent or threatened by insolvency debtor with creditors, the effects of the arrangement and of the restructuring actions.
Polish Parliament has restricted the period of the conclusion of fixed-term contracts
Due to an adjustment to the Labour Code, the Polish Parliament has restricted the period of the conclusion of fixed-term contracts to 33 months. By restricting the common practice, particularly among Polish employers, to employ the same workers over the years without justifying the reason for repeating fixed-term contracts (chain...
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