Overview of Legal Changes in Poland for Business Owners and HR – July 2025
July 2025 has brought a number of significant legislative changes and tax interpretations in Poland that may have a considerable impact on the day-to-day operations of businesses — particularly in the areas of HR, payroll, and taxation.In this article, we highlight the most important updates that should be taken into account in ongoing operational activities to help minimize risks and optimize internal processes.
Employment Certificate - Important Changes Effective May 23, 2023
On May 23, 2023, a new regulation regarding the employment certificate was introduced. The content of the employment certificate has changed to include information about the use of work leave due to force majeure, caregiving leave, and occasional remote work within the given year. Since April 7, 2023, employees have been entitled to 24 days of occasional remote work per calendar year. This annual quota means that in the event of a job change, the new employer should be informed about the number of remote work days used at the previous employer.
Important Changes for Employees in the Code of Civil Procedure: Impact on Employers
On September 22, 2023, amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure came into effect, enhancing the protection of dismissed employees. The new regulations allow a dismissed employee under special protection to request an injunction for reinstatement, as stipulated by the revised Article 477² § 2 of the CCP.
Employee Severance Packages
Severance pay is an additional benefit entitled to employees under specific circumstances defined by labor laws. This includes scenarios such as retirement, disability pension, or the death of an employee. The conditions for these payments are detailed below. We also encourage you to utilize our comprehensive payroll and HR services, which leverage modern technologies for the highest level of service.