Pension Rights With Only Five Years of Service: The Hard Financial Reality
Individuals reaching retirement age with only five years of service are legally entitled to a pension, though the payout will reflect only…
ZUS to Recognize Years of Contract and Self-Employed Work Toward Employment Seniority in 2026
Starting in 2026, Polish employees can include up to 10 years of service from civil law contracts and self-employment toward their total work…
The 50 Percent Tax Deduction: A Legal Way to Boost Net Income
The 50-percent tax-deductible cost scheme, once reserved for IT and creative sectors, is gaining traction as companies across various…
The Gender Pay Gap: New Reporting Requirements and Employer Obligations
Large companies will soon face mandatory gender pay gap reporting under upcoming legislation implementing EU Directive 2023/970, requiring…
New 2026 Labor Regulations: Counting Previous Service for Benefit Eligibility
Starting in 2026, Polish employees can include periods of civil law contracts and self-employment in their total work history, potentially…
Personal Investment Accounts Scheduled for 2027 Launch
The Polish government is accelerating legislative efforts to implement Personal Investment Accounts by January 1, 2027, with parliamentary…
New 2026 Labor Regulations: ZUS Service Periods to Include Contracts and Self-Employment
Starting in 2026, Polish employees can count previous mandate contracts and self-employment periods toward their official work seniority,…
Government Overhauls KNF Fee Structure: Upfront Payments Now Required
The Polish government has approved a new bill requiring entities regulated by the Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) to pay fees for…
July 2026 Salary Hikes: Medical Residents to Receive Up to 1,000 PLN Raise
Starting July 1, 2026, approximately 52,000 medical residents in Poland will receive salary increases of up to 1,000 PLN per month, based on a…
First Communion Cash Gifts Under Tax Office Scrutiny
As First Communion cash gifts often reach thousands of zlotys, tax authorities warn that failing to report donations exceeding specific legal…