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New draft act on the pay gap in Poland
The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy revises the draft On 29 April 2026, the Polish Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy submitted a new draft act for public consultation on strengthening the application of the right to equal pay for men and women for equal work or... Read More →
Sick leave in Poland and Germany – employer obligations and employee rights
Sick leave in Poland and Germany serves a similar purpose: it confirms that an employee is temporarily unable to work due to illness and triggers specific obligations for the employee, the employer and the relevant social insurance or health insurance institutions. However, the two systems differ in several important areas:... Read More →
Gender pay gap – definition, calculation and new reporting obligations for employers in Poland
Gender pay gap – what is it and how does it relate to the equal pay directive? On 7 June 2026, the Act on strengthening the application of the right to equal pay for men and women for equal work or work of equal value is due to come into... Read More →
New powers of the State Labour Inspection (PIP) in Poland from 8 July 2026 – consequences for employers
From 8 July 2026, the State Labour Inspection (PIP) in Poland will operate under new rules that materially strengthen enforcement in the area of employment structures. For employers, investors and managers responsible for HR and payroll in Poland, the most important change is that PIP will be able to confirm... Read More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Draft amendments to the regulations on workplace mobbing and the National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) in Poland
The Council of Ministers adopted in mid-February this year a draft amendment to the regulations concerning workplace mobbing and changes to the Act on the State Labour Inspectorate (Państwowa Inspekcja Pracy – PIP) in Poland. The current proposals have been submitted for further legislative work. The changes are intended to:... 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 →
