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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 →
Changes to mobbing rules and digitalisation in Polish labour law
Mobbing On 3 February 2026, a new draft amendment to the Polish Labour Code and the Polish Code of Civil Procedure (draft no. UD183) was published on the website of the Government Legislation Centre. The draft concerns mobbing (workplace bullying). What has changed compared to the previous version of the... Read More →
The issue of reforming the powers of the Polish National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) returns
On 30 January 2026, a new draft amendment to the Act on the Polish National Labour Inspectorate and certain other acts (No. UD283) was published. The draft provides for a significant strengthening of the powers of the Polish National Labour Inspectorate (PIP) in combating the unlawful replacement of employment contracts... Read More →
Sick leave (L4) changes in Poland 2026 – what employers need to know
The sick leave (L4) changes in Poland in 2026 introduce clearer rules for (1) how medical certificates are verified and (2) what an insured person can and cannot do while on sick leave without risking the loss of sickness benefit. For employers and HR/payroll Poland teams, this matters for two... Read More →
Hiring employees from Poland: B2B contracts
B2B contracts in Poland are the most common way for foreign companies to build teams in Poland without setting up a local entity and without applying the full scope of Polish labour law. This model is particularly popular for expert and specialist roles where work is task-based and can be... Read More →
Labour law in Poland 2026 – Changes that will affect your firm’s HR and payroll accounting
Download» From 2026, several labour law amendments in Poland will directly affect payroll processing, payroll reporting and employer compliance. While many of these changes may appear technical at first glance, they require concrete updates to payroll parameters, internal processes and documentation — especially for employers managing payroll in Poland or... Read More →
