Poland Approves Sweeping Anti-Bullying Labor Code Reforms with Record Compensation
On February 17, 2026, Poland’s Council of Ministers passed amendments to the Labor Code, increasing bullying compensation and clarifying…
Court Reissues European Arrest Warrant for Marcin Romanowski
Warsaw court reissues European Arrest Warrant for Marcin Romanowski after initial warrant was revoked due to his political asylum in Hungary.…
Driver Assaults Officer, Flees Checkpoint While Drunk
A 36-year-old driver assaulted a police officer, fled a checkpoint while drunk, and crashed near Mińsk Mazowiecki, leading to his arrest.…
Court Defines Payer Liability for Incorrectly Paid Benefits
Polish courts establish the scope of liability for individuals who incorrectly receive social insurance benefits and must return them with…
Employee Oral Consent for Cash Salary Payment Is Invalid
Polish labor law prohibits employers from paying employees in cash without their written or electronic request. Basic Salary Payment Rule…
Can a Suicide Attempt Be Considered a Workplace Accident?
By default, a suicide attempt is not recognized as a workplace accident due to its intentional nature and lack of an external cause. General…
Does Annual Bonus Need Payment Upon Contract Termination?
Polish law requires employers to pay proportional annual bonuses to terminated employees by March 31 of the following year. Legal Requirements…
New Contract, Old Enforcement: HR Must Ensure Deduction Continuity
HR departments must ensure continuity of wage deductions when employees change contracts, despite limitations set by Labor Code. Legal Limits…
Due Salary, Not Received Salary, Counts for Thirteenth Month Calculation
In Polish labor law, the salary due but not received due to illness is used for calculating the thirteenth month payment, not the actual…
PiS Leader Kaczyński Creates Blacklist of Rebellious Party Members
Jarosław Kaczyński is compiling a blacklist to suspend party members who publicly attack each other, amid rising internal conflicts and…