Recruitment Ghosting Could Become Illegal: Parliament Receives Citizen Petition

A new citizen petition submitted to the Polish Parliament on May 13, 2026, seeks to amend the Labor Code to make providing recruitment feedback to job applicants a mandatory legal requirement.

The Fight Against Recruitment Ghosting

Submitting a CV and completing interviews only to be met with silence is a common frustration for job seekers, often referred to as recruitment ghosting. This practice may soon be outlawed if the Polish government acts on a formal citizen petition.

The petition, registered under reference number BKSP-153-X-983/26, was submitted to the Parliamentary Committee on Petitions. Proponents argue that the current lack of feedback harms the labor market by denying candidates the chance to improve and signaling a lack of professional respect from employers.

Proposed Regulatory Requirements

The proposed changes to the Labor Code aim to establish a statutory obligation for employers to provide feedback to all candidates who participate in job interviews. The initiative seeks to balance the relationship between employers and prospective employees.

Addressing Employer Concerns

While some businesses fear the new regulations may create unnecessary bureaucratic burdens, the authors of the petition emphasize that the change requires minimal financial or organizational effort. They point to successful implementations of similar standards in other European countries with higher recruitment cultures.

Next Steps in Parliament

The petition is currently awaiting evaluation by the Parliamentary Committee on Petitions. If the committee approves the proposal, it may draft a formal amendment to the Labor Code and move the project forward for further legislative readings in Parliament.