PRO HR January 2026

January edition of the Raczkowski Newsletter.

Job Evaluation to Become Mandatory for All Employers

Mandatory job evaluation for all employers; fines up to PLN 30,000.

Employers Will Calculate the Gender Pay Gap Annually

Employers 100+ must annually calculate and report gender pay gaps.

What’s next for PIP Reform?

PIP reform resumes; B2B and mandate risks persist—now is time to review

Saying Goodbye to Paper in HR

From 27 Jan 2026: paper or electronic form replaces strict writing.

Employers Operating PPE Required to Report Participation Levels by the End of January 2026

PPE: verify twice yearly and e-file to PFR; 25% threshold matters.

Significant Changes for Companies Producing, Using or Storing Organic Peroxides

New OHS rules for organic peroxides from 5 Dec 2025.