• Labour offices demand return of subsidies

Although it has been more than 3 years since the introduction of support from the so-called anti-covid shield and the first disbursements, labour offices are still inspecting the correctness of the disbursements and the use of the funds.

• Employees should use their outstanding 2022 vacation leave by the end of September

Employees who have not yet used their accrued pool of vacation days for 2022 should do so by 30 September 2023.

• Cash benefits related to the employee's holiday paid as part of the employer’s welfare activities

Employers obliged to establish a company social benefit fund may pay their employees and family members cash benefits to cover vacation expenses.

• As of 1 July 2023, the minimum wage will increase to PLN 3,600 per month

As of 1 July 2023, the minimum wage will be PLN 3,600 per month, while the minimum hourly rate will be PLN 23.50.

• Changes are coming for work via online platforms

EU lawmakers are acting to improve working conditions through online platforms such as Glovo, Uber Eats and Bolt.

• There are no sanctions against the employer for failing to provide an employee with an uninterrupted 14 days of rest.

At the request of the employee, vacation leave may be divided into parts.

• Eligibility to take parental leave under new rules

New parental leave regulations came into force as of 26 April 2023.

• Work with display units on new rules

Work is underway to amend the regulation on occupational safety and health on workstations equipped with display units dated 1 December 1998.

• Shareholders who receive remuneration from the company for services rendered to it are subject to Social Security and health insurance contributions

The Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) concluded that permanent services rendered to the company by its shareholders over a certain period of time and to the extent consistent with the company's line of business, constitute obligations characteristic of a service contract.

• Salaries and allowances

A regular section on current ratios, percentages, minimum salaries, and allowances for the month.