Inclusion on the sanctions list blocks the payment of remuneration
An employer is prohibited from paying remuneration to an employee whom it has employed after being included on the sanctions list. However, the mere fact
Amendment of the Act on Foreigners
On 23 March 2023, the act amending the Act on Foreigners was published in the Journal of Laws. The amendments are primarily aimed at adapting
Self-enrolment in Employee Capital Plans – obligations of the employer
In 2023 it will be four years since the introduction of the universal retirement savings programme in Poland, i.e. Employee Capital Plans (PPK). This means
New regulations on remote working passed
After having been regulated for some time on a temporary basis, on 27 January 2023 the Polish President has signed an amendment that will permanently
Changes in labour law – implementation of two EU directives
2023 will see numerous changes in labour law. It will certainly be a challenging year for employers, who will need to prepare for innovations related
Amendment of the Special Act – changes not only for Ukrainian citizens
On 14 December 2022, the Sejm passed another amendment to the Special Act. This time, the changes will apply not only to Ukrainian citizens, but
Remote work soon in the labor code
On 1 December 2022, the Sejm (the lower house of the Polish Parliament) passed new legislation on remote work. Although this is not the end
Extension of temporary protection until March 2024 and further amendment of the Special Act
The European Commission has announced its decision to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian citizens fleeing the war in their country. The temporary protection granted by
Minimum wage in 2023
On 13 September 2022, the Council of Ministers issued a regulation on the amount of the minimum monthly wage and the amount of the minimum
Latest changes to the visa application process
EXTENSION OF THE POLAND BUSINESS HARBOUR PROGRAMME The Poland Business Harbour programme, which started over two years ago, was designed to simplify the relocation of
Changes in traveling outside of Poland for Ukrainian citizens
In last weeks we have described why Ukrainian citizens who are covered by the Special Act cannot travel outside of Poland upon the expiry of
Additional employment no longer blocked and restricted
Employers often use a clause that prohibits additional professional activities, even though its validity and legality are reasonably questionable. Soon they will not be able
Another bill on the protection of whistleblowers
On 7 July 2022, the latest bill on the protection of whistleblowers, implementing the EU Whistleblowing Directive, was published on the website of the Government
Work-life balance – how will the directive be implemented?
The coming months will see a number of amendments to Polish labour law. We are still waiting for the implementation of the EU Whistleblower Directive,
Remote working and sobriety checks in the Labour Code this year?
On 24 May 2022, the Council of Ministers passed a bill amending the Labour Code, which provides for the introduction into the Labour Code of
Ukrainian citizens travelling outside Poland
Today is the 90th day since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. The passing of 90 days also means the loss of a foreigner’s
How does the new Act on the Defence of the Homeland affect employers?
The Act on the Defence of the Homeland (“the Act”) entered into force on 23 April 2022. Its purpose is to systematise and clarify the
The end of the COVID-19 epidemic and the employer’s obligations
Should employers start to prepare for an announcement concerning the end of the state of epidemic in Poland? The state of epidemic in Poland, which
New bill on protection of whistleblowers
On 12 April, on the website of the Government Legislation Centre, the second version of the bill on the protection of people reporting infringements of
Another amendment of the Polish Special Act on Assistance to Citizens of Ukraine
On 14 April, the Polish President signed another amendment to the Special Act on Assistance for Ukrainian Citizens in Connection with the Armed Conflict on
Amendment of the Polish Special Act on Assistance to Citizens of Ukraine
On Saturday, 26 March 2022, an amendment to the Polish Special Act on Assistance for Ukrainian Citizens was signed by the President. The changes are
Latest amendments to labour law
A number of significant changes to Polish labour law are announced in the near future. In part they result from the necessity to adjust Polish
Overview of the special act on assistance for Ukrainian citizens
Below we present the main principles of the Act on Assistance to Citizens of Ukraine in Connection with the Armed Conflict on the Territory of
EU implements temporary immigration measures for Ukrainian refugees
On 4 March 2022, the Council of the European Union issued a decision to implement temporary protection for people displaced from Ukraine (“Decision”). The protection
Remote work – when there is an accident at work?
In connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have been given the possibility of temporarily instructing employees to perform their work away from the workplace. This
Act on Foreigners – new regulations on the employment of foreigners in Poland
On 29 January 2022, the long-awaited reform of the Polish immigration law came into force, the purpose of which is to facilitate the procedures for
How employee representatives can influence the actions of employers
As a rule, if there are no trade unions active in an employing establishment, certain actions should still be consulted or even agreed upon with
Not creating a company social benefits fund
The deadline for employers to inform their employees about not creating a company social benefits fund and not providing holiday pay is almost upon us
Delivering a termination letter during the pandemic
After almost two years of the pandemic and the widespread practice of remote working, the legislator has still not decided to make life easier for
Key considerations when terminating employment without notice
Termination of employment without notice due to the fault of the employee (summary dismissal) is regulated in Article 52 of the Labour Code. It is
Minimum wage in 2022
On 14 September 2021, the Council of Ministers issued a Regulation on the amount of the minimum monthly wage and the amount of the minimum
What awaits employers in 2022 – a summary of the key proposed legal changes
In 2021, discussions began on a number of important changes to employment-related legislation, the implementation of which will entail new obligations for employers. Some of
Access to information on employee vaccination
When the so-called “national quarantine” was declared in Poland in March 2020 and employers, especially in the service sector, had to adapt quickly to the
Positive changes in the employment of foreigners
In the last quarter of 2021, a government bill amending the Act on Foreigners and certain other acts was submitted to the Sejm (the lower
Long-term sick-leave will no longer be a reason preventing dismissal
The new rules for calculating the benefit period will mean that employees will not be able to stay on sick leave for an indefinite period
Changes in Polish law resulting from the EU Work-Life Balance Directive
In 2022 the Polish Labour Code is due to be amended in order to implement EU Directive 2019/1158 of 20 June 2019 on work-life balance
Protection of whistleblowers still without guidelines
In the second half of October, the long-awaited bill on the protection of whistleblowers – more commonly known as the “whistleblower law” – was published.
Failure to disclose foreign travel during a pandemic as a serious breach of basic employee obligations
Judgment of the Regional Court in Olsztyn of 29 January 2021, ref. no. IV Pa 79/20 According to the judgment of the Regional Court in
Whistleblower law
On 18 October 2021, the Government Legislation Centre published the long-awaited bill on the protection of people reporting breaches of law, widely known as the
Registration of contracts for specific work
From 1 January 2021, entities concluding contracts for specific work (in Polish: umowa o dzieło) will be required to register them in the newly created
New aid solutions in relation to COVID-19 – Shield 6.0
On 15 December 2020, the sixth in a series of so-called Anti-Crisis Shields, also known as the Industry Shield, was published in the Journal of
Employee Capital Plans – IV phase
At the beginning of the new year there will be a significant new obligation under Polish labour law for some employers. The fourth and final
New restrictions in connection with COVID-19
The Regulation of 6th November 2020 introduced new restrictions connected with the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have a significant impact on the functioning of many
Recalculating the benefit base
The Anti-Crisis Shield, which we have discussed many times, provided for the possibility of reducing the working hours of employees as part of the support
Minimum wage in 2021
In 2021, employers will be obliged to pay full-time employees at least PLN 2,800 gross (approx. EUR 650) per month. This increase in the minimum
Amendments to the Act on the Posting of Workers
Legislative work has been completed on the law implementing into the Polish legal order Directive 2018/957 of the European Parliament and the Council of 28
The possibility of remote working is extended!
In order to limit the spread of COVID-19, employers in Poland were given the right to order their employees to work remotely without the need
Reduction of working time in the current settlement period!
We would like to remind you that on August 15 we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In 2020, the
Changes to the employment law after holidays!
Intensive works on important employment-related changes are being underway. They will have a significant impact on conducting business activities by employers. Those changes include: –
Changes to the rules on calculating statutory minimum remuneration
Some remuneration components such as jubilee awards, overtime allowances, night-time work allowances and retirement severance cannot be included as part of the minimum remuneration. However,
Minimum wage in 2020
In 2020, employers will be obliged to pay full-time employees at least PLN 2,600 gross (approx. EUR 600) per month. This increase in the minimum
Changes to the rules on conducting court proceedings
On 7 November 2019, new provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure will come into force that introduce significant changes to the rules on conducting
Changes to the rules on issuing work certificates
On September 7 2019, significant changes to the rules on issuing employment certificates to employees in connection with the termination of cooperation with the employer
Changes in the law concerning discrimination and mobbing
New provisions of the Polish Labour Code will come into force on 7 September 2019 that introduce significant changes to how employees can seek protection
The deadline for implementing the first PPKs is fast approaching
The date – 1 July 2019 – of the obligatory application of the Act on Employee Capital Plans (PPK) for employers that had at least
Impact of the GDPR on the rules for processing data relating to employees using a company social benefits fund
Employees wishing to take advantage of benefits financed by a company social benefits fund are usually required to provide additional information about their life, family
Changes in the rules on the CCTV monitoring of employees
In connection with the recent adoption of a new law implementing the provisions of the GDPR, the rules on the use of CCTV monitoring in
New rules of collecting sensitive personal data of candidates and employees
On 4 May 2019 new provisions of the Polish Labour Code came into force which introduced significant changes to the rules of collecting personal data
New templates of personal questionnaires
As a result of the new rules on the keeping of employee documentation as well as introduction of the new principles of data protection employers
Summary of the most important recent changes in Polish employment law
As we mentioned in previous blog posts, on 1 January 2019 new employment rules came into effect. The most important are the following: Entry into
Favourable changes in health and safety rules
New provisions of the Polish Labour Code came into force on 1 January 2019 which limit the necessity of conducting periodic health and safety training
New rules of keeping employee documentation
On 1 January 2019, the regulation of the Minister of Labour, Family and Social Policy on the rules of keeping employee documentation comes into force.
Introduction of the Act on Employee Pension Schemes
On 1 January 2019, the Act on Employee Pension Schemes will enter into force, introducing a new method of saving for retirement – employee pension
Abolition of the maximum annual basis for calculating social security contributions deemed unconstitutional
On 14 November 2018, the Polish Constitutional Tribunal ruled that the act abolishing the maximum annual basis for calculating some social security contributions is unconstitutional.
Changes in the way of keeping employees personnel files
A draft regulation of the Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy on employee documentation has been posted on the website of the Government Legislation
Minimum wage in 2019
In 2019, employers will be obliged to pay full-time employees at least PLN 2,250 gross (approx. EUR 580) per month. This increase in the minimum
Introduction of changes to the law governing the functioning of trade unions
The amended provisions of the Act on Trade Unions will come into force on 1 January 2019. One of the most important changes will be
Amendments to the Act on Combating Unfair Competition
On 7 August 2018, the President of Poland signed the Act amending the Act on Combating Unfair Competition and some other acts. Its purpose is
The consequences of incorrect recording of working hours
Employers are required to keep a record of employees’ working hours in order to correctly determine their remuneration and other work-related benefits. Employers should record
Flexible place and time of work for parents caring for sick children
New provisions of the Labour Code recently came into force which introduce significant changes in flexible working arrangements for employees who are parents taking care
Electronic medical sick leave certificates obligatory from December
The date of entry into force of the provisions introducing mandatory electronic sick leave certificates has been postponed again. Currently, doctors can issue sick leave both
Reduction of the obligatory period of keeping employees’ personnel files
New provisions of the Polish Labour Code will come into force on 1 January 2019 which will reduce the obligatory period of keeping employees’ personnel
Verification of a candidate’s / employee’s criminal record in the financial sector
In general, Polish law limits the scope of data that employers are allowed to process, i.e. there is a specific catalogue of personal data that
Changes to immigration law
In order to facilitate access to the Polish labour market for foreign citizens, the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy has prepared a bill
Legality of conducting background screening tests
“In recent years, it has become increasingly common in Poland for employers to conduct background screening, i.e. to verify information presented by candidates during the
Changes in the way of paying employees’ remuneration
As of 1 January 2019, employers will be required to pay remuneration into the bank accounts indicated by their employees, unless an employee submits a
Changes to the bill on employee pension schemes
Work is in progress on the Act on Employee Pension Schemes, which will form the obligatory means of securing a pension for working people, including
New rules of the monitoring of employees
The Act of 11 May 2018 on the Protection of Personal Data introduced following rules on the camera monitoring of employees into the Polish Labour
New act on counteracting money laundering and the financing of terrorism
In July 2018, the new Act of 1 March 2018 on Counteracting Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism will come into force. It will
Electronic employment-related documentation
On 1 January 2019, new provisions of the Labour Code will come into force which introduce significant changes to the way of keeping employment-related documentation.
Upcoming changes to Polish labour law
The Polish legislator is currently working on a new set of employment-related laws which will have a significant impact on conducting business activity in Poland: