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Poland labor law updates: mobbing, sick leave, and insurance

Overview

The Polish labor landscape is undergoing significant regulatory shifts. Regarding workplace harassment, a new definition of mobbing is set to take effect on November 5, 2026. This definition focuses on persistent, repetitive, or constant harassment, clarifying that single incidents do not qualify. Notably, the law removes the requirement for claimants to prove a perpetrator’s intent or specific health damage to seek compensation. Employers must update their internal regulations by May 2027.

In the realm of sickness insurance, the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy has proposed changes to benefit employees with multiple income sources. The project aims to allow individuals to opt into sickness insurance through a second contract, such as a mandate contract, alongside a standard employment contract. This could entitle workers to higher benefits through voluntary contributions. However, a major shift is scheduled for January 1, 2027, when doctors will be restricted to issuing medical certificates (L4) for only one insurance title, affecting those working multiple roles.

Ongoing enforcement of sick leave (L4) regulations continues to impact small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Since the April 13 implementation of rules allowing employers with up to 20 employees to independently request inspections, Conperio data shows a 42 percent increase in such controls among SMEs compared to the first quarter of the year. These inspections have identified irregularities in approximately 36 percent of cases, including employees engaging in manual labor, recreational travel, or secondary employment while on leave. Despite these tools, many micro and small business owners remain unaware of their rights, which can disrupt workflows and revenue in small teams.

Entities

Conperio · Social Insurance Institution · Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy · ZUS · Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych (ZUS)

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Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Poland proposes changes to sickness insurance rules

    Poland's Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy proposes allowing sickness insurance contributions from second employment contracts to increase benefits, with new L4 rules starting in 2027.

  2. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Small Polish employers gain new rights to inspect sick leave

    Small Polish employers with up to 20 staff can now independently request sick leave inspections, leading to a 42% rise in controls and a 36% detection rate of medical leave abuses.

  3. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources
    Poland updates labor laws regarding mobbing and sick leave

    Poland is updating labor laws, introducing a new definition of mobbing effective November 2026 and granting SMEs new powers to independently verify employee sick leave usage.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Poland's ZUS mandates 7‑day deadline for employee data updates and new rules on sick‑leave during vacation

    ZUS orders a 7‑day reporting window for employee data changes and requires a 3‑day notice of address shifts during sick‑leave, with employer monitoring and possible benefit loss for misuse.

Sources

ajour.se · augustow.org · biznes.interia.pl · biznesalert.pl · fakt.pl · forsal.pl · gazetaprawna.pl · kadry.infor.pl · lasarpodden.libsyn.com · legalis.pl · moj.powiat.pl · pit.pl · pkb.net.pl · pulshr.pl · razydzisiaj.pl · zdrowie.co.pl · zinfo.pl

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