All articles by Paula Staszak-Urbańska

The Act of 11 March 2026 amending the Act on the National Labour Inspectorate and certain other acts, signed by the President, grants labour inspectors the power to determine the existence of an employment relationship by way of a unilateral administrative decision. The new provisions fundamentally reshape the legal landscape for employers relying on civil law contracts and B2B cooperation models.

On 5 May 2026, the meeting “Pay Transparency 2026: legal regulations and a practical case study for HR and business leaders” took place in Poznań. The event focused on preparing organisations for the implementation of new rules on pay transparency and equal pay.

Choosing the right legal form is one of the most important decisions when starting a business in Poland. This article compares the Sp. z o.o., sole proprietorship, and limited partnership, outlining their advantages, disadvantages, and key legal and tax implications. It serves as a practical guide for entrepreneurs seeking the optimal structure based on risk exposure, capital requirements, and growth plans.

The transposition of Directive (EU) 2023/970 fundamentally reshapes employer–employee relations by introducing a mandatory involvement of the social partners in the formulation of remuneration policy. The article examines the key consultation obligations arising under the Polish draft act, focusing on the role of trade unions and employee representatives.

The Polish government has published a draft act implementing EU Directive 2023/970, aimed at effectively strengthening the principle of equal pay through pay transparency, objective job evaluation, and pay gap reporting in companies with 100+ employees. Discover the key obligations and practical steps you can take now to prepare your organization safely ahead of the 7 June 2026 deadline.

We have just concluded the fifth edition of the “Time for Equal Pay!” conference—an event that has become a fixture on the calendar of debates on employment law, HR, and pay equity in Poland.

We are delighted to invite you to the fifth anniversary edition of the “Praktycy dla HR” conference, which will take place online on 26 November 2025. It is a great pleasure for us that, once again, we can meet with you—HR professionals, lawyers, and representatives of business, public administration, and non-governmental organizations—to discuss the challenges of today’s labor market together.

It’s been a month since the amendment to the Polish Labour Code introducing pay transparency obligations was published. Now is the time to review what’s changing — and how to get ready.

The EU Pay Transparency Directive will come into force in June 2026, but it is already raising many questions and concerns. During the expert webinar, we discussed how to effectively and consciously prepare your organization for the upcoming changes.

The Sejm has passed a new law changing the rules on wage transparency in the workplace. Find out what new obligations await employers and how these changes will affect HR and pay policies before the regulations come into force.