# Polish labor market and platform work regulation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-labor-market-and-platform-work-regulation > Updated: 2026-08-11T22:46:37.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The Polish labor market is undergoing regulatory and structural changes regarding digital and flexible work. The government has introduced initial assumptions for a new platform work law designed to implement EU Directive 2024/2831. This proposed legislation seeks to protect workers on digital platforms, such as Uber and Glovo, by establishing a rebuttable presumption of employment and placing limits on algorithmic decision-making. Key protections include the requirement for human review of account suspensions and the right for workers to request explanations for algorithmic decisions. Concurrently, the broader labor market is seeing a trend toward freelancing and hybrid team strategies as specialists increasingly choose flexible work models. While artificial intelligence is impacting certain creative and content-based roles, it is also being utilized by independent specialists to compete with agencies. In the gig economy, specifically for ride-hailing services, workers must navigate strict legal requirements, including operating as sole proprietorships and maintaining specific taxi licenses and certifications. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: Poland labor market shifts toward freelancing and flexible work The Polish labor market is shifting toward freelancing and hybrid team models, driven by specialists seeking autonomy and businesses seeking flexibility, alongside evolving regulations for gig economy drivers. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-labor-market-shifts-toward-freelancing-and-flexible-work ### 2026-08-06: Poland prepares platform work law to implement EU directive Poland released draft assumptions for a platform work law to implement an EU directive, introducing a rebuttable employment presumption and restricting algorithmic decisions for gig workers. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-prepares-platform-work-law-to-implement-eu-directive --- Cite as: Polish labor market and platform work regulation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/polish-labor-market-and-platform-work-regulation