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Media reports indicate that the Labour Ministry proposes to increase the minimum wage in 2026 to PLN 5,020 gross (approximately PLN 3,750 net). The Ministry indicates that that amount will be in line with the forecast of salary growth in the national economy. The proposal is slightly higher than the PLN 5,015 gross postulated by the representatives of trade unions.
The consultation and opinion processes for a bill to amend the Labour Code regarding the provisions on mobbing, about which we wrote on our portal, have ended. A summary of this stage of legislative work shows that the Labour Ministry intends to make several significant changes to the bill.
The need to enact legislation on franchising was discussed at the aforementioned meeting, in addition to government members, by the Chief Labor Inspector, representatives of franchisees and other experts. Among arguments in favor of the legislative initiative, they mentioned, in particular, the advantage of franchisors and their ability to impose unfavorable terms of cooperation on their counterparties, e.g. as to work on Sundays, opening hours of premises or pricing policies.
In 2024, the European Union adopted Directive 2024/2831 on improving working conditions through platforms. The aim of this regulation, which we wrote about in more detail on our website, is to improve the situation of those providing labor through digital platforms (e.g. drivers, food suppliers). Directive 2024/2831 introduces, among other things, a rebuttable presumption of employment of such persons within the framework of an employment relationship if there are circumstances indicating control and direction of the platform.
The Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy is completing an analysis of comments on a draft amendment to the legislation on mobbing.
The former head of the registrar's office was dismissed because of the elimination of the position and allegations of, among others, unauthorized network access and leaving the workplace without permission. After the termination, the mayor performed the duties and the position was not filled again.