Recent news

Latest items of recent news relevant to Poland as reported in our fortnightly newswire ‘Dernières nouvelles’.

Poland: Questions raised by mass layoff

It has been reported by the Polish Press Agency that the automotive parts company APTIV Services SA in Krakow recently dismissed 250 employees without notice …

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Poland: Labour Inspectorate cranks up vigilance

The Labour Inspectorate (PIP) plans at least 60,000 inspections during 2024 …

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Poland: Discontinued PBH visa facility

The Poland Business Harbour (PBH) visa program was launched in 2020, with the goal of attracting information technology specialists and companies …

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Poland: New IT health and safety rules

An employer must provide protective glasses or contact lenses for all those required to use computers, tablets, laptops or smartphones for work and where an ophthalmological examination confirms the need for visual correction …

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Poland: Q2 2023 labour force survey

During the period from April to June 2023, some 15 …

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Poland: Honouring pay

In the event of non-payment, or delay of payment, of the full wage/salary to the employee, the National Labour Inspectorate may impose a fine of PLN 1,000 (US$237) to PLN 30,000 (US$7,110) …

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Poland: Accession to the EU Framework agreement on cross-border telework

If an employee works for a Polish employer, but works as a teleworker for between 25% and 50% of their time in another EU Member State that is covered by the agreement, the employee may elect to pay their social security in their country of residence …

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Poland: Changes for juveniles and in respect to meal vouchers

New allowance rates now apply to juveniles serving apprenticeships …

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Poland: Employees given greater advantage during litigation

The Code of Civil Procedure has been strengthened in the employees’ favour by introducing two important changes …

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Poland: Elections next month could spark a change of direction

The general election set for 15th October 2023 will see all places in the 460 seat Sejm (Lower house) and 100 seat Senate up for grabs …

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Poland: Foreigners performing work in Poland (2022)

At the end of December 2022 foreign workers accounted for 6 …

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Poland: Average pay in the enterprise sector (July 2023)

In July 2023, average gross monthly pay in the enterprise sector had grown by 10 …

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Poland: Support allowance for people with disabilities

The government is on the verge of pushing through a new allowance that would be paid from 1st January next year …

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Poland: Emergency status to be cancelled at the end of June 2023

Taxpayers will be suddenly confronted with declaration deadlines next month when COVID-19 rules suspending mandatory tax disclosure requirements are lifted – leaving 30 days for reports to be submitted …

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Poland: Labour Code amendment incorporates two EU Directives

The Act, which came into force on 26th April 2023, brings into force the EU Directive on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions …

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