European Employment Insight May 2025
In the May issue of Andersen Employment Insights, you can read an interview with Magdalena Patryas about key labor law reforms in Poland.
Poland is navigating the implementation of key EU labor directives with varied progress across different regulations. The Pay Transparency Directive is still awaiting national legislation, businesses are encouraged to prepare proactively by conducting internal pay audits and refining salary policies ahead of reporting deadlines. The Adequate Minimum Wages Directive is moving forward, with a revised framework ensuring a gradual transition to stricter wage calculation standards by 2028. Meanwhile, the NIS2 Directive brings cybersecurity directly into HR’s domain, requiring companies to integrate cyber hygiene into their onboarding and training strategies. Poland is also streamlining cross-border hiring, particularly in sectors with talent shortages, while simultaneously tightening compliance measures.
As compared to other EU countries, Poland tends to finalize legislation close to official deadlines, offering businesses additional preparation time but also creating uncertainty. Organizations that remain proactive rather than reactive will gain a strategic advantage in adapting to the evolving labor market landscape.
Additionally, Poland is introducing significant changes to its labor market regulations, with two newly signed acts reshaping the rules for employing foreigners and modernizing employment services. The Act on the Conditions of Permissibility of Entrusting Work to Foreigners defines access criteria and social integration measures, while the Labor Market and Employment Services Act focuses on improving public employment structures and adapting to demographic and technological shifts. Additionally, the Minimum Wage Act is undergoing revisions to redefine wage calculation, gradually excluding specific bonuses and allowances.
Beyond this, in the Poland section, Magdalena Kuczyńska provides insights into key legal updates, including court decisions on prepaid cards as a subject to social contributions and official guidelines clarifying when work in multiple locations does not qualify as a business trip.
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