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End of visa-free employment for citizens of Georgia, Colombia and Venezuela in Poland
As of 22 August 2026, the rules governing employment in Poland for citizens of Georgia, Colombia and Venezuela have changed. Previously, individuals holding a work permit or a declaration on entrusting work to a foreign national could also work while staying in Poland under the visa-free regime. Since 22 August,... Read More →
Minimum wage in Poland 2027: PLN 4,950 gross from 1 January
From 1 January 2027, the minimum remuneration for a full-time employee in Poland will be PLN 4,950 gross per month, while the statutory minimum hourly rate will be PLN 32.30 gross. Compared with 2026, the minimum monthly wage will increase by PLN 144. The new amounts were established by the... Read More →
When can a mandate contract or B2B arrangement be treated as employment relationship in Poland? First State Labour Inspection (PIP) interpretations
The first individual interpretations issued by the State Labour Inspection (PIP) through the Chief Labour Inspector (GIP) show that, when assessing mandate contracts and B2B arrangements in Poland, the actual organisation of the working relationship is crucial — not the name given to the contract. GIP considers factors including subordination,... Read More →
Workplace temperature limits in Poland from 2027: labour law changes for employers
From 11 January 2027, Polish employers will have to take action when temperatures caused by weather conditions exceed 28°C indoors, or 25°C for specified physically demanding work. Organisational measures will also be required for outdoor work above 25°C. If temperatures caused by weather conditions exceed 35°C indoors or 32°C for... 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 →
False reporting of a workplace accident in Poland and the significance of private correspondence with a supervisor
False reporting of a workplace accident in Poland Workplace accident proceedings in Poland are intended to reliably establish the circumstances and causes of an incident and determine whether it meets the statutory requirements for classification as a workplace accident. In practice, however, situations arise in which employees provide false information... Read More →
Employment law update in Poland
Polish Labour Code amendment on workplace bullying signed by the President On 30 July 2026, President of the Republic of Poland Karol Nawrocki signed the Act of 19 June 2026 amending the Labour Code and the Code of Civil Procedure. The key changes introduced by the amendment include a simplified... Read More →
Day off for a holiday in Poland falling on a Saturday
In general, holidays are non-working days. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the employer is not obliged to ‘compensate’ employees with a day off. However, if a holiday falls on a Saturday, a day off from work has to be granted to employees within the current settlement period. There... Read More →
Employee commuting cost reimbursement in Poland: when does it create taxable income?
In Poland, a cash allowance or reimbursement covering an employee’s ordinary commute between home and their fixed workplace generally constitutes taxable employment income. Employer-organised bus transport may qualify for a specific personal income tax exemption, but the exemption depends on the type of vehicle and the way the benefit is... Read More →
National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) inspections in Poland: the rules changed on 8 July
On 8 July 2026, some of the most significant changes in years to the operation of Poland’s National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) came into force. Public debate has focused primarily on the Inspectorate’s new powers to challenge sham civil-law contracts and B2B arrangements, commonly referred to as reclassification. However, reducing the... Read More →
