The EU directive on pay transparency raises many concerns, primarily because its implementation may complicate Polish laws, which so far have not regulated the issue of pay equality in the same way that gender pay has long...more
A new General Labor Law (NGLL) was enacted by Law No. 12/23, of 27 December 2023, which came into force on March 26, 2024.The NGLL repealed the former General Labor Law (approved by Law No. 7/15, of June 15, 2015),...more
Poland and other EU countries will have to implement the principles of equal pay and transparency into their laws by June 7, 2026, to comply with Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and Council of May 10, 2023,...more
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This summer, the European Union is expected to finalize and pass a law – albeit in a materially different form from previous versions – that will place substantial human rights obligations on global employers. On March 15,...more
In February 2024, Poland’s government revealed that it is working on a comprehensive migration strategy for the years 2025-2030, advertised as a “responsible and safe” approach. The Ministry of Interior and Administration...more
As of January 1, 2024, the monthly minimum wage in Poland increased to $1,060 (PLN 4,242) per month for full-time employees. The minimum wage will be raised again to $1,080 (PLN 4,300) on July 1, 2024, following an...more