Gender pay gap – definition, calculation and new reporting obligations for employers in Poland
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Date11 May 2026
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...
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New powers of the State Labour Inspection (PIP) in Poland from 8 July 2026 – consequences for employers
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Date08 May 2026
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...
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Collective agreements under new rules, legal risks of AI, and limits on changing employee duties
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Date06 May 2026
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...
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Minimum wage in Poland and Germany in 2026: a comparison of employment costs
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Date30 Apr 2026
Minimum wage in Poland and minimum wage in Germany are among the key reference points for companies planning recruitment, expanding operational structures, or comparing labour costs in Poland and the...
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Poland’s Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) and artificial intelligence: how AI is changing the social insurance system
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Date29 Apr 2026
Poland’s Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) and artificial intelligence is no longer just a future-oriented topic in public administration. In Poland, it is becoming a real part of how social insurance...
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Hiring employees from Poland: employment contract and the obligations of a foreign employer
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Date27 Apr 2026
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....
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Changes to sick leave regulations – new rules, ZUS inspections, and impact on benefit entitlement in Poland
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Date23 Apr 2026
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...
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Proposed changes to public holidays in Poland and the latest labour law case law
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Date16 Apr 2026
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...
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Can you travel during sick leave in Poland? Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) changes medical leave assessment rules
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Date01 Apr 2026
From 13 April 2026, the rules for assessing what an insured person may do while on sick leave (L4) in Poland will change, and one question is drawing particular attention:...
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Cash equivalent for unused annual leave after the 2026 changes in Poland – deadlines, exceptions and practical doubts
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Date30 Mar 2026
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....
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