The July 10, 2026, bill proposes another amendment to the Act on the Conditions for the Admissibility of Entrusting Work to Foreigners. The changes are intended, on the one hand, to simplify the employment of selected groups of foreigners, and on the other, to expand employers' disclosure obligations and increase the risk of sanctions for violating regulations. What are the most important changes for entrepreneurs? Possible exemption of citizens of selected countries from the obligation […]

A regulation amending the provisions on general occupational health and safety regulations has been published in the Journal of Laws. This regulation introduces, for the first time, maximum permissible temperatures during work. The new regulations define employers' obligations related to protecting employees from the effects of high temperatures in workrooms and outdoors. Maximum Temperature in the Workplace The new regulations introduce the principle that […]

The Sejm passed an amendment to the Labor Code regarding counteracting mobbing, and the Senate passed it without amendments. The bill will be submitted to the President for signature. Under the amendment, employers employing at least 10 employees will be required to establish rules, procedures, and the frequency of activities to prevent violations of employee dignity and other personal rights, to prevent violations of the principle of equal treatment in employment, […]

New regulations strengthening the powers of the National Labor Inspectorate will come into force on July 8, 2026. The reform aims to more effectively counteract the replacement of employment contracts with civil law contracts in situations where an employment relationship actually exists. The most important change is that during inspections, the National Labor Inspectorate will primarily assess the actual manner in which work is performed, not solely the name of the contract […]

The Sejm has passed an amendment to the Labor Code regarding counteracting mobbing. The act introduces significant changes for both employers and employees, including new obligations related to the implementation of anti-mobbing procedures. The amendment has now been forwarded to the Senate for further work. The new regulations will impose specific organizational obligations on employers related to the development of anti-mobbing procedures. Compensation for mobbing One […]

For years, seniority has remained one of the most frequently used criteria for differentiating employee situations. It influences remuneration, seniority bonuses, anniversary awards, promotion opportunities, and access to certain benefits. As Chief Labor Inspector Marcin Stanecki emphasizes, although seniority is a permissible and well-established criterion in labor law, it cannot be applied automatically and thoughtlessly. This position […]