The Act of November 5, 2025, on Collective Bargaining Agreements and Collective Agreements introduced changes to collective labor law. The new regulations not only address the procedure for concluding collective bargaining agreements but also shape remuneration regulations. One significant change is the ability to specify remuneration conditions for individuals managing the workplace on behalf of […]

We recently reported on the adoption by the Council of Ministers of a bill reforming the National Labor Inspectorate and its submission to the Sejm. The version of the bill published on the Sejm's website indicates that the bill ultimately adopted by the Council of Ministers included the changes presented below. Security in cases concerning the establishment of an employment relationship – subject to court discretion. In the previous version […]

On February 17, 2026, the Council of Ministers adopted draft laws that will have a significant impact on the labor market – amendments to the provisions on discrimination and mobbing and a reform of the National Labor Inspectorate, expanding the powers of inspectors. Amendments to the Labor Code. A draft law amending the Labor Code was adopted, introducing changes to the definitions of discrimination and mobbing, and […]

A notice of termination of an employment contract should include a statement of the reason justifying the termination of the employment relationship. This reason cannot be apparent – ​​it must be specific and real. The question therefore arises whether citing poor sales results as the reason in the notice of termination can be considered justified. According to Supreme Court case law, "the specificity of the statement of the reason justifying the termination of the contract [...]

On February 5, 2026, the Standing Committee of the Council of Ministers adopted a draft law reforming the functioning of the National Labor Inspectorate. Its implementation is crucial to achieving the so-called milestones of the National Recovery Plan, to which Poland has committed to the European Union. Position of the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy: As emphasized by the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy, the aim of the bill is […]

An employee is entitled to severance pay if the employer terminates their employment contract for reasons unrelated to the employee (e.g., job liquidation). However, doubts about whether an employee is entitled to severance pay may arise if the employment relationship ends due to the employee's refusal to accept proposed new working or pay conditions (amendment notice). Severance pay The right to severance pay […]