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Poland labor market and education staffing shortages

9 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Poland labor market shows rising unemployment and increasing social security costs

Poland’s labor market continues to show signs of structural tension. While the registered unemployment rate held at 5.8% in August, matching July levels, this figure represents a slight increase from 5.5% the previous ye

Polish employment and leave regulations

5 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Poland labor law: Employee rights and new employer obligations

Polish employment law and leave entitlements involve complex regulations regarding medical leave, vacation, and mandatory breaks. Under the Polish Labor Code, sick leave protections against termination are limited. Emplo

Polish Social Insurance Institution pension administration

5 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Poland: Entrepreneurs face shifting tax laws and rising ZUS costs

Developments regarding the Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) involve legal rulings on benefit eligibility, shifts in payment methods, and the financial health of the Social Insurance Fund (FUS). While a District

Karol Nawrocki's political role and growing scrutiny

15 clusters · 75 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Karol Nawrocki faces corruption allegations during US visit

Polish President Karol Nawrocki’s first year in office has been marked by both rising political influence and increasing scrutiny. While a United Surveys by IBRiS poll suggests 54.4% of respondents believe he possesses t

Polish energy and mining sector unrest

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Protests erupt in Kłodawa over mine usage and education reform hunger strikes

Labor unrest and political disputes have emerged in Poland regarding the energy and mining sectors. In September 2026, NSZZ Solidarność union members protested at Orlen headquarters to demand protection for the Inowrocła

Grupa Azoty corporate and labor developments

4 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Grupa Azoty and Siarkopol unions reach wage agreement

Grupa Azoty has faced significant internal and legal challenges regarding its investment projects and corporate structure. In August 2026, the company notified the prosecutor’s office concerning the Polimery Police inves

Lidl Polska labor unionization efforts

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Lidl Polska contributed 3.8 billion PLN to public finances in 2025

The trade union OPZZ Konfederacja Pracy has announced the establishment of organizational structures within Lidl Polska, marking the first attempt by a union to organize within the retail chain. The union, which operates

Polish education reform and teacher wage protests

15 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Teacher salary adjustments and budget disputes in Slovakia and Poland

The Polish Teachers’ Union (ZNP) continues to press for significant wage increases, specifically demanding a 15 percent raise for 2027. This demand directly challenges the 3 percent increase currently outlined in the 202

Poland marks 46th anniversary of Solidarity movement

5 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Poland commemorates anniversaries of Solidarity trade union

Commemorations for the 46th anniversary of the August Agreements and the founding of the NSZZ Solidarność trade union have highlighted both historical significance and contemporary political divisions across Poland. In

EU platform work and algorithmic management regulation

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Gig workers challenge AI pay algorithms across Europe

The European Union is moving to regulate platform work through a directive designed to address the legal status and working conditions of digital application workers. This regulation focuses on how platforms use algorith

Poland alcohol and tobacco regulation proposals

2 clusters · 32 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Polish lawmakers seek ban on small-format alcohol bottles

The Polish government is exploring new fiscal and regulatory measures targeting the alcohol and tobacco industries to support public health. Initial proposals included a 0.25% levy on the annual sales value of alcohol an