Labor News

4 Sep 2026

We are part of the Cykl Kariery Kulczyk Foundation community

We have joined the Kulczyk Foundation’s nationwide Cykl Kariery (Career Cycle) programme – an initiative designed for employers who recognize that the health and wellbeing of their employees are vital components of a mature organisational culture.

4 Sep 2026

International Defence Industry Exhibition Kielce 2026

Every year, at the beginning of September, Poland becomes the capital of European defence. This year will be no different: on 8 September, Kielce will host the 34th edition of the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO). By all accounts, it will be the largest event of its kind in history. Anyone serious about the future of European security – and Poland's role in it – cannot afford to miss it. Because when Europe commits EUR 150 billion to defence and Poland emerges as the largest beneficiary of the SAFE programme, Kielce is no longer just a trade fair venue, but a hub where strategic decisions are made.

3 Sep 2026

The National Cybersecurity System Act: what you need to do before 3 October

Do you run an energy, manufacturing or logistics company, or operate in the digital services sector? If so, there is a good chance you have just one month left to make a decision that could seriously affect the legal position of your entire business. And you personally, as a member of the management board. This is about classification and filing with the register of essential and important entities under the National Cybersecurity System Act (UKSC), which implements the NIS 2 Directive. The deadline is 3 October 2026, and it may affect more than 40,000 Polish businesses.

1 Sep 2026

Mateusz Dominik joins as new Partner in the NewTech/Cybersecurity practice

We are strengthening our NewTech team with Mateusz Dominik, a new Partner in the area of Cybersecurity. He is a specialist with experience gained on both sides of the fence – in law firms and consulting firms, as well as in the heavily regulated environment of international financial institutions and global technology providers.

21 Aug 2026

Announcement of Income Tax Reform

On 19 August, during a press conference, the Prime Minister announced a package of tax changes planned for next year. According to the announcement, the reform is intended, on the one hand, to ease the burden on the middle class and, on the other, to shift a greater fiscal burden onto the wealthiest individuals and the largest companies. We take a look at the proposals included in the announced package and explain what they might mean for taxpayers.

20 Aug 2026

Family foundations and the tax authorities: what draft bill UD447 proposes and why this is not the end of the troubles

Family foundations were intended to provide entrepreneurs with a stable framework for intergenerational wealth management. Yet not even four years have passed since the first such foundations were established, and the rules governing their taxation are set to be changed once again. This is because the scale of interest and the practical problems uncovered have overwhelmed the drafters of the legislation, as best illustrated by the figures – 927 applications for individual tax rulings and 77 opinions issued from the Head of the National Revenue Administration. This does not, however, mean that family foundations are being used on a massive scale for aggressive tax optimisation. A significant proportion of the queries concerned simply how to correctly apply the complex regulations.

18 Aug 2026

Global Legal Insights – Fintech 2026: Poland’s map of innovation and regulation

We have authored the Polish chapter of the eighth edition of Global Legal Insights Fintech 2026. The publication offers a comprehensive analysis of the most significant regulatory developments and market trends in fintech – from the growth of digital payments to the rapid expansion of RegTech and InsurTech.

29 Jul 2026

NIS2 and the National Cybersecurity System Act in transport: what you need to do before October 2026

The amended Act on the National Cybersecurity System (UKSC) has been in force since 3 April 2026. For transport sector undertakings, this means a specific compliance timeline, including an obligation to register with the National Cybersecurity System (KSC) registry by 3 October 2026. Failure to do so may result in substantial financial penalties, coupled with the risk of personal liability for senior management. Not every undertaking, however, automatically falls within the scope of the new regime. Read on to find out whether your organisation is affected and what you need to do before the deadline for preparation.

29 Jul 2026

Family foundations: the government has done the maths and presented the bill

Three years. That’s how long we’ve been waiting for what the Council of Ministers had seen in the data from the outset – and has now disclosed in its review of the Family Foundation Act. The document not only diagnoses the problems, but also previews substantial changes to rules that founders and their advisers treated as settled and stable. And therein lies a problem that goes far beyond tax matters. If the rules of the game are changed while the game is being played, there can be neither planning stability nor trust in the law. It is no coincidence that one of the greatest concerns among entrepreneurs considering setting up a foundation is not the level of taxation, but the stability of the legal framework – which today is once again being called into question.

29 Jul 2026

What the new swiss franc act means for banks

We now have a new Act on Special Measures for the Adjudication of Cases Concerning Loan Agreements Denominated in or Indexed to the Swiss Franc. The provisions come into force 14 days after publication. So now is a good time to look at what lies ahead and what banks should be doing today.

24 Jul 2026

Don’t miss the deadline for fulfilling your transfer pricing obligations

Transfer pricing has for many years been one of the main areas of focus for tax authorities. In practice, this means that transactions between related parties are subject to heightened scrutiny, and the associated documentation obligations are among those most frequently audited.

24 Jul 2026

New draft Pay Transparency Act – what has changed since December 2025?

A second version of the draft act on strengthening the application of the right to equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women has now been published. It refines procedures and deadlines and introduces a new supervisory body. We have already discussed the changes affecting the recruitment stage and the three pillars of the forthcoming pay transparency framework, noting that Poland will miss the EU transposition deadline of 7 June 2026. Now, we take a closer look at the further changes, new developments and risks that have emerged in the latest, April version of the draft.

22 Jul 2026

IP Stars 2026. New accolades, moving up the tiers and market confirmation

Trade Mark Prosecution, Trade Mark Disputes and, for the first time, Copyright & Related Rights – these are the three categories in which we excel, according to the IP Stars 2026 rankings. What’s more, we’ve not only moved up the rankings, demonstrating that our IP practice is growing from strength to strength, but our star lawyers are indeed some of the finest intellectual property experts in Poland: Piotr Kochański, Karolina Marciniszyn and Tomasz Szambelan. This is a team that has spent years protecting not just trademarks and patents, but managing the entire intellectual property portfolio of our clients.

20 Jul 2026

We are submitting the UN Global Compact Communication on Progress report – a confirmation of our commitment to responsible business

For the fourth time, we have submitted the UN Global Compact Communication on Progress (CoP) report. This is the annual summary of activities and results achieved by organisations belonging to the world's largest initiative for responsible business, and a transparent way of demonstrating progress and activity in the areas of human rights, cybersecurity, labour standards and education, environmental protection, procurement procedures, and anti-corruption. We are submitting this year's report at a particularly significant moment. As the Green Finance in Poland 2026 report indicates, companies today operate in a reality shaped by climate change, geopolitical tensions, the energy transition, and growing client expectations regarding responsible business. Sustainable development is no longer an optional addition to market strategy, but a prerequisite for long-term success.

17 Jun 2026

Our ESG Activities Featured in the ‘Responsible Business in Poland. Good Practices’ 2025 Report

There’s is real value in sharing knowledge, showcasing examples of successful projects and the results they have yielded. This explains the enormous popularity of all initiatives that highlight specific projects, case studies and real-world examples. The most prominent of these is undoubtedly the ‘Responsible Business in Poland. Good Practices’ report, a publication unique at the national level and highly regarded by businesses, civil society organisations, and the media alike. It offers a comprehensive overview of corporate activities in the areas of ESG and sustainable development, compiled and assessed by experts from the Responsible Business Forum (Forum Odpowiedzialnego Biznesu). This year’s edition is now available, and once again our good practices have been included as examples worth following of responsible business conduct, visible at both governance level and in the day-to-day activities of our teams.

8 Jun 2026

We’ve won our third consecutive EcoVadis silver medal – whilst improving our score every year

This is the fourth time we have been audited by EcoVadis, and the third consecutive year in which we have been awarded a silver medal. And what’s more, we once again improved our score, reaching 73 points and remaining among the top 15% of more than 150,000 companies worldwide. This achievement is a testament to the people behind it and the projects we pursue. Above all, though, it showcases our unwavering commitment to the philosophy of acting in a way that changes the world for the better.

21 May 2026

How to correctly calculate length of service from 1 May 2026

New rules for calculating length of service have applied to private sector employers since the beginning of May 2026. With companies continuing to express concerns about the new framework, the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy has addressed the most common questions. We look at the issues that are (still) troubling employers and how we can help.

8 May 2026

Kochański & Partners shortlisted for three Women in Business Law EMEA 2026 awards

Once again, we are among the best. This time, we have been shortlisted for the ‘Firm of the Year: Career Development – CEE’ and ‘Poland Firm of the Year’ awards at the Women in Business Law Awards EMEA 2026. We are a firm that sets the highest legal standards and creates innovative career paths. We develop our own potential while investing meaningfully in capable, talented and motivated lawyers. Furthermore, Agata Dziwisz-Moshe has been nominated for ‘Lawyer of the Year – Tax’. This triple nomination is a welcome reminder that what we do, how we work, and the direction we’re heading in matter – to us, our clients, our business partners, and everyone we work with.

21 Apr 2026

Voluntary reporting in light of amendments to the CSRD – the importance of choosing simplified reporting standards

The changes to EU sustainability reporting legislation introduced in 2025 have significantly reshaped companies’ responsibilities in this area. This is because, following the update to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), only the largest entities are now subject to a mandatory obligation to report on ESG issues.

21 Apr 2026

A revolution in employment: the amendment to the Act on the National Labour Inspectorate

We examine what powers the PIP will acquire and what this means for employers and employees.

20 Apr 2026

Technology is not meant to be merely another tool, but an element of lasting competitive advantage

The legal market is changing faster than ever before. This is clearly visible throughout Central and Eastern Europe. The scale of lawyers' work is also evolving at a rapid pace. Business is pressing forward, investments are accelerating, and proceedings are becoming increasingly complex — as a result, expectations of law firms are systematically rising. One can simply react to this. Or one can respond differently, by systematically designing a new reality. And that is precisely what Piotr Kochański is doing.

27 Mar 2026

The Legal 500 2026 | 14 recognised practices and nearly 50 individual recommendations

14 practice areas and 49 recommendations for 24 lawyers, with 12 of them being recognized across multiple legal specializations. New individual successes and two fantastic debuts, as well as a wealth of excellent feedback and praise from our clients. The latest Legal 500 2026 rankings confirms that we are a major player in the sectors that will drive the Polish and Central European economies over the coming decade: energy, technology and infrastructure.

23 Mar 2026

Chambers Europe 2026 / A huge leap up the rankings and new practices recognised

2026 is a landmark year for us, as demonstrated by our latest results in the Chambers Europe rankings. Our Litigation practice has been awarded the ‘Highly Regarded’ title and has risen four categories. In addition, two further practices have been recommended for the first time: Real Estate and ESG. We have maintained our position in M&A, and finally, individual ‘Notable Practitioner’ distinctions have been awarded to Paweł Cholewiński (Real Estate and M&A) and Łukasz Młynarkiewicz (ESG).

11 Mar 2026

Non-obvious cases of transferring an establishment to a new employer

The transfer of all or part of an establishment (zakład pracy) is a special concept in labour law relating to changes in ownership. Put simply, it is the automatic transfer of all the rights and obligations of the employer from one entity to another, without the need for any additional actions or consents from the parties involved. However, this must be preceded by the fulfilment of a range of informing obligations by both the new and former employers. Let’s take a look at what the process should involve.

18 Feb 2026

The issue of the National Labour Inspectorate reform has resurfaced

A new draft law proposing changes to the way the National Labour Inspectorate operates has been submitted to the Sejm. During its first reading on 25 February, the draft was not rejected and was therefore referred to the Social Policy and Family Committee for further consideration. Despite the concerns and controversies raised so far, including by businesses, the legislature continues to pursue the thorough modernisation of Poland’s employment model, which involves increased supervision of the labour market and curbing the abuse of civil law contracts. In this article, we will take a look at the proposals included in the new draft and explain what they mean for businesses.

17 Feb 2026

Chambers Global 2026. A major promotion for our litigation practice and confirmed strength of our M&A team

A spectacular promotion for our litigation practice to Highly Regarded, a solid position for our M&A team in the Mid-Market/Global ranking, and a Notable Practitioner recognition for Paweł Cholewiński. Looking at the new Chambers Global 2026 rankings, we have every reason to be pleased. We also have irrefutable proof that our strategy of combining our lawyers’ expertise with an understanding of particular industries gives our clients a real advantage. And it gives a strong market position to us.

11 Feb 2026

Length of service now includes periods of self-employment

The length of service no longer depends solely on work carried out under a contract of employment. The amendment to the Labour Code introduces significant changes, as work carried out under civil law contracts or as part of business activity will now also be included when calculating service, which affects employees’ rights. What will this mean for employees and employers?

15 Jan 2026

Can an employer seek reimbursement of remuneration paid under a contractor agreement?

Although claims for the restitution of undue performance are generally dismissed, exceptions are allowed in certain circumstances. Let’s look at some situations in which the restitution of remuneration is feasible and instances when the courts do rule in favour of employees.

22 Dec 2025

Diversity is a fact, inclusivity is an action. How can a company be built where everyone wants to work (and why is this profitable)?

How to transform DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) rhetoric into a genuine competitive advantage and prepare for the upcoming changes to the Labour Code.

19 Dec 2025

Climate Justice Firm of the Year. Using law as a tool to fix the world

The world we live in today is facing challenges for which there are no easy answers. Climate crisis, social inequality and the need for energy and economic transformation are all problems that force us to step outside our comfort zones.

24 Nov 2025

Labour law: what lies ahead in 2026?

Changes to the way the length of service is determined, new executive ordinances for foreigners, and new powers for the National Labour Inspectorate are just some of the changes in labour law that will come into force in 2026.

19 Nov 2025

The Data Act: Europe opens up the data market

Europe is undergoing a digital transformation. In fact, the Data Act changes the way companies will manage their data and use these new resources. It’s not just about compliance obligations; it’s also about opening up the European data market to new, modern business models.

18 Nov 2025

New stars and recommendations, plus our brand’s established position – we have the results of the IFLR1000 2025 ranking

The new results of the IFRL1000 ranking are in, and once again, our three main areas – transaction, financial, and infrastructure project advisory services – have been recognised. We have also been awarded four individual recommendations. These recognitions highlight our ability to handle the most complex projects and transactions.

28 Oct 2025

We joined United Legals for Good to bring Poland closer to a global circular economy

We have joined the United Legals for Good initiative, created by the United Nations Global Compact Network Poland, in order to support positive change in the world. Rest assured that this is not just another membership; it is a conscious decision to take on a leadership role in an area that will define sustainable business for decades to come.

20 Oct 2025

Social Impact EMEA: our vision for development recognised in Europe

We have been shortlisted for this unique award in two categories: ‘Professional Development Firm of the Year’ for our employee professional development programme, and ‘Mentorship Programme of the Year’ for our proprietary mentoring programme.

3 Oct 2025

How to effectively turn a vision of global business into a tangible reality

International Business Meetings is a modern platform that guarantees not only valuable relationships, but also constructive feedback. In other words, everything that is truly valuable in business.

16 Sep 2025

Employing foreign workers in Poland after 1 June 2025

A new act on entrusting work to foreigners in Poland came into force on 1 June 2025. It sets out the rules under which employers may hire foreign workers, as well as the requirements that both parties must meet.

2 Sep 2025

Kochański & Partners Receives Third EcoVadis Medal

An EcoVadis medal is one of the most prestigious global recognitions for sustainability performance.

2 Sep 2025

Changes to labour law: new rules for granting work permits for posted foreign workers

Higher fines for illegal employment of foreign nationals and new petty offences

29 Aug 2025

Shortened working week – last chance to participate in the pilot project

The Ministry of Family, Labour, and Social Policy is, until September 15, 2025, accepting applications to participate in the shortened working week pilot program. We take a look at what this groundbreaking project entails and how employers can benefit from it.

19 Aug 2025

Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards recognizes our litigation practice group

Last year, we combined all our litigation practices into a single group, because representing clients in disputes is a strength of each of them and part of the strategic support we provide. This makes us stronger than ever.

28 Jul 2025

New pay transparency rules are now in the Labour Code

This article outlines the transposition of EU Directive 2023/970, which aims to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for men and women for the same work or work of equal value.

10 Jun 2025

New rules for employing foreigners

The long-awaited Act on the Conditions for the Admissibility of Entrusting Work to Foreigners in the Republic of Poland came into force on 1 June 2025, replacing the previous legislation on employment promotion and labour market institutions.

12 May 2025

Act Amending the Labour Code or Poland’s response to the Equal Pay Directive

On 3 April 2025, a new draft Act Amending the Labour Code appeared on the website of the Sejm. Prepared by the Extraordinary Committee for Codification Amendments, it differs significantly from the original parliamentary draft implementing the Directive (print no. 934), the first reading of which took place on 6 February 2025. On 9 May 2025, the Sejm adopted the bill without amendments.

9 Apr 2025

Act on collective agreements and collective arrangements in the Council of Ministers

On 4 February 2025, a draft act on collective agreements and collective arrangements (UC34) was published in the system of the Government Legislation Centre.

8 Apr 2025

Global reach, European quality and Polish entrepreneurship – this is why we are in Chambers Europe 2025

The recognition in the Chambers Europe 2025 ranking would not have been possible without the trust, fantastic cooperation and positive feedback from our clients, whose challenges and successes motivate us to constantly raise the bar. Our sincere thanks to you all!

28 Mar 2025

The Legal 500 2025 | Recommendations in 14 practice areas, and as many as 29 ranked lawyers

The Legal 500 is an overview of top law firms and legal experts and is undoubtedly one of the most important industry guides for business.

17 Mar 2025

ICLG – Employment & Labour Laws and Regulations, an overview of Polish employment law

The International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) is an acclaimed series of publications co-authored by the editors of the Global Legal Group (GLG) and an international panel of experts. It is a collection of key cross-border legal guides that are essential for law firms, companies, governments and individuals alike when doing business around the world.

12 Mar 2025

Contact us

In order to contact us, please use the form on the right.